The newly founded University of California, Irvine School of Law Library seeks a Web Services librarian.
Responsibilities: Takes primary responsibility for the Law Library’s web presence. Develops online user guides and other web-based services. Works with the Law School IT and Communications staff to create a fully functional, user-centered Library web site. Responsible for developing and managing the Law Library’s electronic resources collection. Works regular shifts at the Service Desk. Participates in Library’s instructional programs.
Required: ABA-accredited JD degree. ALA-accredited MLS degree. Successful experience in academic law libraries. Significant experience developing web-based resources, such as user guides, blogs, web pages, etc. Experience selecting and managing electronic resources. Extensive knowledge of the legal bibliography and legal research techniques in multiple formats. Successful experience and skill in providing reference services and teaching legal research skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of web site development. Strong professional record of scholarship.
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Other: The UC Irvine School of Law is the first new law school to be established at a public university in California in half a century. The Research Law Librarian for Web Services will have the opportunity to participate in developing the new library and in implementing our vision to create the ideal law school for the 21st century. For a complete job description, see here
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Beatrice A. Tice, Associate Dean, Library and Information Technology Services, library@law.uci.edu, 401 E. Peltason, Irvine, CA 92697-8000. Electronic applications preferred. Applications received by July 17, 2009 will receive first consideration, but applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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