Law Library Librarian: Tech Services & Reference

Nova; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Law Library professional to join the team. The role emphasizes providing outreach, reference services, and instruction, with focus on legal research, collection services, and technology-enabled library programs.

Candidates should hold a JD and MLS/MLIS, or be enrolled with timely completion, and have experience with Westlaw/Lexis, library systems, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• MLS/M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school or enrolled with completion within 2 years of hire.
• One to two years of related law library or legal research experience.
• Ability to work weekends/evenings/holidays.
• Experience with Westlaw, Lexis and law library databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research, reference assistance and instruction.
• Staff the reference desk and assist patrons.
• Support collection development, cataloging and processing materials.
• Maintain the institutional repository and reports.
• Participate in law library committees and liaison activities.

Skills

Weekend hours

Tech tools

Research databases

MS Office

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

MLS degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

HTML

CSS

RSS

AV editing

MS Office

Job description

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Law Library professional to join the team. The role emphasizes providing outreach, reference services, and instruction, with focus on legal research, collection services, and technology-enabled library programs.

Candidates should hold a JD and MLS/MLIS, or be enrolled with timely completion, and have experience with Westlaw/Lexis, library systems, and strong communication skills.