Reference Services Librarian
Reference Services Librarian
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Job Title:
Reference Services LibrarianDepartment:
Law LibraryCollege/Division:
School Of LawPrimary Job Posting Location:
Macon GA 31207Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:
The Mercer University Law Library is searching for a Reference Services Librarian on the Macon Georgia campus.Responsibilities:
The Reference Services Librarian position is a professional position receiving guidance and indirect supervision from the Director of the Law Library. The Reference Services Librarian teaches first year legal research and teaches or participates in teaching advanced legal research. The Reference Services Librarian participates in all facets of the library including reference services instructional output faculty support student services and collection development.
Qualifications:
Must hold a JD from an ABA accredited law school and an MLS/MSIS from an ALA accredited library or information science program.
This position is open to both entrylevel and experienced candidates.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Has a thorough knowledge of the AngloAmerican legal system to teach and provide reference and faculty liaison services.
Knows how to create multimedia presentations in teaching legal research courses by using Microsoft PowerPoint and other multimedia tools.
Has strong word processing skills in Microsoft Word to create course syllabi assignments and lecture outlines and to create reports and research guides.
Highly skilled using and teaching all of the various print and electronic legal research resources LEXIS Westlaw Bloomberg Law Fastcase and ProQuest for reference instruction and faculty services.
Has a thorough knowledge of the principles of librarianship and academic library resources to provide reference service and to develop maintain and provide access to the law library collection.
Has effective interpersonal oral and written communication skills to teach formally and informally to provide reference and faculty liaison service to interact with publishers and other library vendors and to perform other library and law school services.
Background Check Contingencies:
Criminal background check
Required Document Attachments:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of 3 professional references with contact information
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for worklife balance and so much more!
At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.
For more information please visit:https://hr.mercer/prospective/
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Job Family:
Staff Library Services ExemptEEO Statement:
EEO/Veteran/Disability
Employment Type
Full-Time
