The newly founded University of California, Irvine School of Law Library seeks a Research librarian.
Responsibilities: Provides outstanding research and reference services to all Law Library patrons. Participates in the Library’s faculty services program, including performing research and providing reference services for members of the Law faculty. Works regular shifts at the Service Desk. Participates in the Library’s instructional programs.
Required: ABA-accredited JD degree. ALA-accredited MLS degree. Extensive knowledge of the legal bibliography and legal research techniques in multiple formats. Strong interest and ability to provide outstanding reference and research services, develop law collections, and teach legal research skills.
Preferred: 1-2 years’ experience working in academic law libraries. Teaching experience, preferably teaching legal research. Experience performing research projects for law faculty.
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Other: The UCIrvine 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 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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