Law Library Reference & Student Engagement Librarian
Boston College
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Job summary
Boston College Law Library is seeking a creative and service-oriented Reference & Student Engagement Librarian to join the Teaching & Research team. You will provide reference services, conduct legal research instruction, and develop research guides to support law students, faculty, and staff.
The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive skill development, and outreach to enhance student engagement with library resources and services.
Qualifications
- MLS degree with at least 1 year of experience providing research or reference services in a law library
- J.D. with at least 1 year of experience providing research or reference services in a library setting
- Experience or interest in legal research and law librarianship
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public-facing instruction and outreach
- Commitment to customer service and student-centered service
Responsibilities
- Provide reference services to the BC Law community at the Reference Desk
- Develop and deliver in-person legal research instruction through workshops
- Create and maintain research guides
- Contribute to development of legal research instruction programs
- Lead outreach to raise awareness of T&R services via social media and events
- Participate in collection development by identifying new resources
- Serve on library and law school committees
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
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Job description
Boston College Law Library is seeking a creative and service-oriented Reference & Student Engagement Librarian to join the Teaching & Research team. You will provide reference services, conduct legal research instruction, and develop research guides to support law students, faculty, and staff.
The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive skill development, and outreach to enhance student engagement with library resources and services.
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