Research & Instruction Law Librarian - Law Library

Requirements

• Not Applicable
• Driver's License:
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
• More About This Job
• Required Qualifications:
• Master of Library Science (MLS), an equivalent degree, or a related degree from an A.L.A. accredited graduate school.
• Education:
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses :
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience:
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Government Documents, Interlibrary Loans, Library Services, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows Computers
• Grade
• G12
• Salary Range
• $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
• Questions
• For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
• Accommodation
• If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
• All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfacto

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Additional Information

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Provides research assistance to faculty, students, and other users of the Law Library during assigned reference shifts and otherwise as needed, and as a member of the Faculty Liaison program. Teaches the for-credit Legal Research Methodologies class with the assistance of collectively developed resources and content, and provides research instruction in other courses as needed. Serves as the primary point of contact for student, faculty, and staff access to legal research platforms, including Westlaw, Lexis, and Bloomberg Law. Works with the Library Fellows and RA's to complete Law School projects and participates in collection development. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct extensive, in-depth, legal, non-legal, and bibliographic research for the law faculty as a member of the Faculty Liaison program and otherwise as needed. Provide research assistance to law students and other users of the Law Library during assigned Reference shifts and otherwise as needed. Teach legal research methodologies for credit in the law school's J.D. program. Develop curriculum as necessary. Write letters of recommendation. Provide bibliographic instruction in other instructors' classes. Create and maintain online research guides. Participate in professional development and service activities. Stay abreast of current developments in the field, attend meetings and conferences. Serve on local, regional, or national committees. Maintain a Law Library paid membership in the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) and in one or more of its Special Interest Sections. Participate in all-hands research requests and under the supervision of the Director of Faculty & Access Services, direct and manage workflows of Library Fellows and Research Assistants. Assist in interdepartmental planning activities, budgeting, and collection development. Assist with interviewing and hiring professional staff for the Law Library. Attend law staff, law faculty and main University Libraries' staff meetings and workshops. Oversee password management for law specific databases and perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Ability to move to on and off-campus locations Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

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