Division: Access Services Division
Salary Grade: 5
Reports To: Head of Reference

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Librarian – Reference and Research is responsible for providing information, direction, general reference, and in-depth research in response to inquiries from Library users. In addition, this position participates in collection development and in the development of web-based content, pathfinders, guides, and instructional materials. The Librarian – Reference and Research participates in Library seminars both within and outside the Library, tours, projects, and programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct reference interview and respond to inquiries using all available print and online resources.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a busy reference environment.
  
• Develop and maintain bibliographic guides and research pathfinders including print and online resources.
  
• Create research materials for distribution and/or sale in specific areas of legal research.
  
• Provide bibliographic instruction to users with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
  
• Provide instruction and training for new products and services for both the staff and users.
  
• Stay current on library trends, general legal processes, and new literature.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must possess excellent verbal, written, and customer service skills.
  
• Good computer ability in order to provide access to legal information using Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, digital databases and the internet to users.
  
• Ability to effectively handle difficult customers, exercise sound business judgment, explain library procedures, follow all policies and procedures; demonstrated use of all library equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A graduate degree from a school accredited by the American Library.
  
• One to three years previous experience as a reference law librarian preferred but willing to train a recent graduate with no prior library experience.
  
• Working knowledge in one or more foreign languages helpful but not required.

LACLL offers an excellent benefit package.

TO APPLY

Send resume, cover letter, and names, addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references to:

Susan Niemeyer, J.D. Email: jp1001@lalawlibrary.org

Manager, Human Resources
Los Angeles County Law Library
301 W. 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012