The Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library seeks an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-directed reference librarian. Will join a team of reference librarians who provide high-quality, wide-ranging services to all library users. Core duties include front-line reference (about 12 hours per week), research projects for faculty, instructional presentations to law school classes and other groups, and the preparation of materials that enhance access to legal information. Each reference librarian also has some administrative duties – for instance, serving as liaison to online vendors, managing the Library’s website, or coordinating teaching and training. All reference librarians report to and are evaluated by the Associate Dean for Library and Computing Services, Penny Hazelton. The department works on a consensus model and is administered on a day-to-day basis by the Coordinator for Reference Services, Cheryl Nyberg. Librarians are encouraged to be professionally active. We look forward to hiring a confident and experienced reference librarian who is a self-starter, has a sense of humor, and enjoys collaborating on a wide variety of projects.
TITLE: Reference Librarian
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
DEADLINE: Review will begin on November 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration of your application, please submit it by 5 p.m. PDT, Friday, October 30, 2009.
Background: Supporting the work of the University of Washington School of Law—one of the top ten public law schools in the country—the Gallagher Law Library is an active and responsive force in the life of the law school. The School of Law has 56 full-time and 75 part-time faculty, 530 JD students, and 200 LL.M. and Ph.D. students. It hosts several student publications and numerous visiting scholars. Graduate programs include Asian and Comparative Law, Health Law, Intellectual Property Law and Policy, and Tax. The School of Law is in a building that opened in 2003; the Library is spacious and attractive.
The Law Library serves the School of Law faculty, students, staff, and visiting scholars, as well as other members of the university community, the bar, and the general public. The collection includes over 625,000 volumes and the Library is a selective federal depository. The Library has 29 FTE, with 4.2 FTE in the Reference department. The Gallagher Law Library has a strong tradition of service to all users. Law Library staff also provide on-the-job training to students in the Information School’s top-ranked law librarianship program. In the past year, the Library has implemented QuestionPoint, SharePoint, and WorldCat Local.
Description: Will join a team of reference librarians who provide high-quality, wide-ranging services to all library users. Core duties include front-line reference (about 12 hours per week), research projects for faculty, instructional presentations to law school classes and other groups, and the preparation of materials that enhance access to legal information.
Each reference librarian also has some administrative duties – for instance, serving as liaison to online vendors, managing the Library’s website, or coordinating teaching and training. All reference librarians report to and are evaluated by the Associate Dean for Library and Computing Services, Penny Hazelton. The department works on a consensus model and is administered on a day-to-day basis by the Coordinator for Reference Services, Cheryl Nyberg.
Librarians are encouraged to be professionally active.
We look forward to hiring a confident and experienced reference librarian who is a self-starter, has a sense of humor, and enjoys collaborating on a wide variety of projects.
Responsibilities:
- Provides reference service to library patrons, including members of the School of Law and university communities, the bar, and the public; uses online and print sources to answer general and legal reference questions
- Conducts research for School of Law faculty and staff
- Prepares materials for and gives research presentations in School of Law courses
- Prepares written materials, including legal research guides and blog posts
- Provides instruction and training to a wide variety of other audiences including university students and librarians
- Continually improves reference and research skills for high-quality service
- Coaches and trains law librarianship students
- Works some evening or weekend hours
- Handles administrative projects and other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- MLIS (or equivalent degree) from an ALA-accredited institution
- 3+ years of professional law library experience
- Excellent legal research skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to service
- Ability to work in a consensus-driven department as well as independently
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience providing instruction and training
- JD
Benefits: The University of Washington’s Gallagher Law Library is centrally located in Seattle, a beautiful, vibrant city on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest. Librarians are academic personnel and are eligible to participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (UWRP) with investments available through TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, SAFECO Mutual Funds, and/or Fidelity Investments. Employee contributions are matched dollar for dollar by the University and immediately vested. In addition to retirement, the UW offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance programs. Librarians also receive 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 11 paid holidays each year. There is no state or local income tax.
Available: Immediately
Apply To: Penny A. Hazelton
Associate Dean for Library and Computing Services
University of Washington
Gallagher Law Library
Box 353025
Seattle, WA 98195-3025
Fax: 206-685-2165
Email: lawlibhr@uw.edu
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references in paper, via fax, or by email to lawlibhr@uw.edu to be received no later than Friday, October 30, 2009, 5:00pm Pacific Time.
The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.
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