Law Library Lead & Evening/Weekend Legal Research Instructor

Texas Southern University

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a Learning Resource Librarian who will oversee legal reference services and manage library operations during evenings and weekends. The role includes teaching two sections of legal research and training student workers.

Qualifications include a JD and MLS preferred, with two years of library experience. Candidates should be able to coordinate services, provide research support, and maintain library statistics and reports.

Qualifications

  • Requires Juris Doctorate; MLS preferred.
  • Two (2) years of library experience is expected.
  • Experience with legal reference and research is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage general legal reference and research services for faculty, students, and patrons.
  • Oversee library operations during evenings and weekends, including circulation and reference.
  • Teach two sections of legal research courses during the academic year.
  • Train and supervise student workers and prepare user aids.
  • Collect and report reference statistics; liaise with faculty on research projects.

Skills

Detail oriented
Effective customer service
Problem-solving and decision-making
Strong management
Multitasking and time management
Coordinating work of others
Verbal and written communication
Work independently

Education

Juris Doctorate degree
Masters of Library Science (MLS) preferred

Tools

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Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Job description

Texas Southern University is seeking a Learning Resource Librarian who will oversee legal reference services and manage library operations during evenings and weekends. The role includes teaching two sections of legal research and training student workers.

Qualifications include a JD and MLS preferred, with two years of library experience. Candidates should be able to coordinate services, provide research support, and maintain library statistics and reports.

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