LEARNING RESOURCE LIBRARIAN

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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

Banner and other job-related software systems

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work TBA

Posting Number TSU203047

Official TSU Title LEARNING RESOURCE LIBRARIAN

Grant Title N/A

Position Information

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under general supervision manages the general legal reference and research services including computer-assisted research to faculty, students and other patrons. Oversees all library operations on the weekend and during evening hours, which includes operation of the Circulation/Reserve desk, reference and informational assistance to patrons, collection, shelving and maintenance of library materials and assisting in other capacities as needed. Ensures that the library opens and closes on time following proper procedures. Teaches two sections of legal research courses during the academic year.

• Assumes primary responsibility for all library services during the evening and weekends, including the coordination and supervision of circulation, reserve, collection management and photocopy services.
• Provides general legal reference and research services and takes responsibility for day-to-day service and total operation of the department during the assigned hours.
• Insures that the Library opens and closes on time using proper procedures.
• Collects reference statistics on a weekly or biweekly basis for Library reports. Insures that other staff responsible for reference services and students working the Circulation desk record reference statistics on the reference statistic sheets. Tabulates and reports reference statistics monthly.
• Assists in training and supervising student workers for the department.
• Prepares user aids such as bibliographies, user guides, research and instructional-based pathfinders, exhibits, newsletters, and blogs on the library to assist patrons using the library.
• Serves as liaison to individual faculty members by maintaining personal contacts and telephone contacts regarding research projects.
• Required to teach two sections of the legal research courses during the academic year.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Commensurate with experience.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree.
Masters of Library Science ( MLS ) preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification

Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Policies, library procedures, and practices.
• Banner and other job-related software systems.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Detail oriented.
• Effective customer service.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong management.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Coordinating work of others.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work independently.

Work Experience

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Previous law library or library work preferred.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Limited standing and/or walking.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend or lift.

Position End Date (if temporary)

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree? Masters of Library Science (MLS) preferred.
  • Juris Doctorate Degree
  • Masters of Library Science (MLS)
  • None of the above
• * Do you have two (2) years of experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have previous law library or library work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have knowledge of Banner and other job-related software systems?
  • Yes
  • No