The Fordham Law School Library is seeking two temporary part-time Reference Librarians to work up to 15 hours per week each. While the hours are somewhat flexible, it is expected that candidates will be able to work reference shifts during regular business hours, as well as on weekends, evenings and holidays. Both temporary positions are short-term positions needed to fill a librarian shortage and are not expected to become long-term or permanent.
Responsibilities:
- Provide extensive general reference and research assistance to law students, faculty, and other members of the University community.
- Provide coverage of the reference desk during regular business hours and weekday evening shifts and on weekends and holidays.
Qualifications:
- M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school is required.
- J.D. or equivalent from an A.B.A. accredited law school is required.
- Prior professional law library reference experience is required.
- Substantial knowledge of both traditional and online legal research systems [such as Westlaw, LexisNexis and web based legal and legally related information] is required.
Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to a background check as required by the policies of Fordham University.
Salaray: Commensurate with experience.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to: Karin Johnsrud
(Please include the names of three references) Head of Reference
Fordham Law School
140 West 62nd Street
New York, N.Y. 10023
Fax: 212-930-8818
Email: johnsrud@law.fordham.edu
