Reference Librarian

Straight and Gay Alliance – WMU Cooley, Tampa Bay; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Law School seeks a Reference Librarian to be based at its Tampa Bay campus in Temple Terrace, Florida. The Reference Librarian will assist library users in traditional and electronic research and participate in the faculty liaison program.

The Reference Librarian teaches various instructional classes including one-credit advanced legal research courses, and conducts presentations and assists with instructional support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent is required.
• Master of Library Science must be in progress.
• up to two years of experience.
• three to four preferred.
• experience with legal reference.
• research sources.
• online services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach various instructional classes including one-credit advanced legal research courses.
• Conduct presentations and assist with instructional support.
• Assist with administrative public services tasks including Circulation Department duties.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Teaching

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Master of Library Science in progress

Tools

Software proficiency

Job description

Cooley Law School seeks a Reference Librarian who will be based at its Tampa Bay campus in Temple Terrace, Florida. The Reference Librarian will assist library users in traditional and electronic research and participate in the faculty liaison program.

The Reference Librarian teaches various instructional classes including one-credit advanced legal research courses, and conducts presentations and assists with instructional support. The Reference Librarian assists with administrative public services tasks including Circulation Department duties related to overall Library needs.

This position has an anticipated schedule of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with variations as needed. Term break time scheduling will vary.

Successful candidates will possess all or many of the following qualifications and/or skills:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent is required
• Master of Library Science must be in progress
• up to two years of experience
• three to four preferred
• experience with legal reference
• research sources
• and online services preferred
• strong verbal, written, teaching, and organizational skills
• proficiency in software applications
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds
• strong service ethic
• self-directed
• can manage multiple tasks and projects
• engage in complex decision making
• and, works well in a team environment.

Cooley is an equal employment opportunity employer.

For further information about Cooley Law School, please visit www.cooley.edu.