Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Dir College of Law
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Job Description
Arizona State University
Dir College of Law
Ross-Blakley Law Library
Campus: Downtown Phoenix
102710BR
Job Description
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU seeks an innovative and energetic Director, COL, Law Librarian who loves working with students to join our Law Library team. Among other duties, this librarian will provide research support and reference services to the students and faculty of the College of Law and participate in the Law Library’s instructional services. The position reports to the Associate Director of the Law Library.
Salary Range
$58,000 - $60,000 per year; DOE
Close Date
29-July-2024
Essential Duties
The successful candidate will have the following primary duties and responsibilities:
- Meet one-on-one with law students to advise and instruct on legal research.
- Provide research presentations and orientations to College of Law students.
- Work on in-depth research projects for College of Law faculty and administration.
- Provide reference services to assist library patrons (students, attorneys, and members of the public) in-person, via the telephone, and through electronic means; participate in rotating coverage of the Reference Desk.
- Create and maintain online instructional materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the department.
- Physical presence at the workplace or the college is an essential function or requirement of this job.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a Master of Library Science or equivalent library degree from an American Library Association accredited institution.
- Experience conducting legal research.
- Experience providing reference services in a law library.
- Experience working in an academic law library.
- Evidence of effective communication skills.
- Experience in work that requires organization and problem-solving skills
- Experience in working independently and as part of a team.
Working Environment
- Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
- Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
- Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
- Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
- Use standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor and mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology.
Department Statement
The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the nation's preeminent law schools, focused on offering students a personalized legal education. Ranked No. 1in Arizona since 2010 and No. 36 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, ASU Law offers students the opportunity to tailor their education, to match externships to their interests and career services resources to help land their ideal jobs. Additionally, ASU Law's LEED Gold-certified building in downtown Phoenix is steps away from Arizona's legal, political and economic heart. For more information, visit law.asu.edu.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.
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