Wayne State University Library System seeks a Public Services Librarian for the Law Library.
Responsibilities: The Public Services Librarian I/II for the Arthur Neef Law Library will report to the Assistant Director. Primary responsibilities include: Providing research and reference services for Law Library patrons and participating in the reference rotation; providing research instruction, including topical bibliographic lecturers, research-oriented workshops, and electronic database training; serving as liaison to assigned law faculty; developing bibliographic and research aids for Law Library patrons on designated topics; and participating in collection development for the Law Library.
Required: Minimum Qualification: J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and an M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited program by date of hire; knowledge of the American legal system and legal bibliography; proficiency with Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and internet-based legal resources; and, excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred: Admission to a state bar and experience providing patron services in an academic law library preferred.
To Apply: Please submit electronically to posting # 036196 a complete resume and letter of interest including the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references to: Wayne State University’s ON-LINE HIRING SYSTEM. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
