Reference Librarian - Law Library

Reference Librarian, Law Library, Georgetown University

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Job Overview

The Reference Librarian provides extensive reference service to the Law Center's faculty and students by participating in the reference desk rotation, conducting individual research consultations, writing research guides, and participating in other law library instructional programs as needed.

The Reference Librarian participates in basic and advanced legal research instruction, Legal Research and Writing liaison program, journal liaison program, faculty liaison program, library tours, and other educational programs.

The Reference Librarian evaluates and selects materials for the library's collection in assigned subject areas.

Complexity of Work: Semi-complex: Requires some integration of different but relatively similar bodies of knowledge and/or functions. Some analytical ability required.

Freedom of Action: Very General Supervision: Resolves most questions, accomplishes most tasks without guidance. Physical Working Condition: Office environment; light lifting (less than 20 lbs.) required.

Impact: Librarian instruction directly supports the curriculum of the Law School. Student and faculty requests for research and materials must be carried out accurately and expeditiously. Failure to do so could negatively affect the effectiveness of classroom teaching, student learning, or the accuracy of scholarly publications authored and lectures presented by our faculty. Timely, accurate information delivered to faculty or students is vital to the accuracy of briefs or other court documents, the validity of litigation, mediation and other procedures involving our faculty and students, particularly students in clinical programs. Consequently, the failure to provide accurate, timely information could negatively affect the overall reputation of our faculty and ultimately the law school.

Work Interactions

Student Activity: Shared responsibility with other librarians for research assistance at the reference desk. At this time the reference desk handles approximately 4,000 reference questions each year. Meets with students on a regular basis to provide individualized research advice and instruction.

Teaching Activity: Shared responsibility with other librarians for the formal classroom instruction of approximately 5,000 students. At this time the library offers more than 150 classes each year.

Along with other librarians, this position works directly with students and faculty on a nearly constant basis, and is essential to supporting the research needs of the students and faculty at the Law Center.

Work Mode Designation: This position has been designated as Hybrid 4. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.

Requirements and Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or non-U.S. J.D. equivalent.
• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and/or information studies or non-U.S. Master's degree equivalent.
• Knowledge of both legal and interdisciplinary research sources and methods, including international, foreign, and comparative law.
• Experience with legal research materials, including online legal databases.
• Current awareness of new technologies and library trends in legal research and instructional programs.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• One to three years of professional experience in a law or academic library.
• Experience with teaching legal research.

Pay Range: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

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EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.