LIBRARIAN C

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Reference Librarian to provide extensive research services to faculty and students, manage Government Documents, and participate in library programs. Candidates must hold an ABA-accredited JD and ALA-accredited MLS, alongside 3-5 years of experience. This is an exempt position within the Biddle Law Library.

Qualifications

• Highly advanced professional discipline required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive research and reference service for faculty members.
• Assist students with their research needs.
• Manage and maintain Government Documents/Depository collection.

Education

ABA-accredited JD

ALA-accredited MLS

Job description

Duties: The Reference Librarian is responsible for service as a faculty liaison performing extensive research and reference service for faculty members, keeping them apprised of library services, and monitoring their research interests. In addition, the Reference Librarian will be expected to assist students with their research needs, serve as a member of the reference and chat rotations, participate in library committees, monitor and when appropriate adopt new technologies, and helps promote the library and its services to the faculty, staff and students of the law school. The Reference Librarian is also an active member of the library's team of instructional librarians, teaching in a wide range of credit and non-credit library instructional programs. This position will assume primary responsibility for management and maintenance of Biddle's Government Documents/Depository collection.

Qualifications: Highly advanced professional discipline. ABA-accredited JD and ALA-accredited MLS degrees required; and 3 - 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reference Number: 56-30832

Salary Grade: 027

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: Biddle Law Library

Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Job Family: N-Museum/Library/Archival