Reference Librarian Kahn School of Law
Reference Librarian Kahn School of Law
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Job Description
Qualifications:
Education Required:
Juris Doctor from an ABAapproved law school
Master of Library Science (or its equivalent) from an ALAaccredited program
Experience and Training:
Prior experience providing reference services in a law library is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Ability:
Willingness to contribute actively to the mission vision goals and objectives of the School of Law and University
Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills sufficient to work effectively with School of Law faculty staff students and prospective students
Excellent oral and written communication skills that enable candidates to communicate with friendliness enthusiasm patience and respect
Ability to conduct research using materials in all formats
Ability to deliver exceptional patron service independently and collaboratively
Essential Functions:
- Under the supervision of the Law Librarian provide reference assistance to law school faculty students the High Point University community and the public as necessary.
Coteach legal research classes as part of the firstyear Legal Research & Writing curriculum.
Participate in the assessment of student satisfaction with library services and resources.
Provide library tours for visitors and for prospective and admitted students.
Participate in library orientations for new students and professors.
Participate in routine meetings as necessary.
Participate actively in professional associations relating to law libraries.
Engage in other administrative duties essential to the mission of the Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law and the law library.
Accountability:
- Reports to the Law Librarian.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following: 1 a cover letter expressing their interest in the position; and 2 their resume with a complete professional and academic history.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information regarding the position please contact April Hisey Director of Administration for the Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at .
Additional Information on High Point University
At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God family and country institution; and these values are infused throughout its educational model and environment.
High Point University is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Together the cities of High Point Greensboro and WinstonSalem form the Piedmont Triad a metropolitan area with a population of 1.9 million. The Piedmont Triad is a dynamic market that is poised for tremendous growth. Contributing factors are its temperate climate centralized location affording quick access to major metros relatively low population density high quality of life high education index and the development of markets to leverage its manufacturing experience.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked High Point University the No. 1 Best Regional College in the South for 12 consecutive years and the No. 1 Most Innovative Regional College in the South for nine consecutive years. The Princeton Review named HPU in the 2023 edition of The Best 388 Colleges and on the Best Southeastern Colleges 2023 Best Colleges: Region by Region list. HPU was also recognized among the Top 20 in the nation for BestRun Colleges Best Career Services Most Beautiful Campus Most Active Student Government Association Best College Dorms and Best Campus Food as well as a Great School for Business/Finance Majors and a Great School for Communication Majors. For 12 years in a row HPU has been named a College of Distinction with special recognition for career development business and education programs. The university has 66 undergraduate majors 68 undergraduate minors and 17 graduate degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA Division I and the Big South Conference.
High Point University does not sponsor H1B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. High Point University School of Law necessarily adheres to the theme of the University to which it is a constituent part to the extent these policies are protected by the United States Constitution.
Employment Type
Full-Time
