REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, DIRECTOR COLLEGE OF LAW

Reference Librarian, Director College of Law

Arizona State University

Ross-Blakely Law Library

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

68357BR

Job Description

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU seeks an innovative and energetic 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 library’s instructional services. This position reports to the Associate Director of the law library.

Salary Range

$50,600 - $65,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

21-June-2021

Essential Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for and have duties in the following areas:

·       Meet one-on-one with law students to provide advice and instruction on legal research.

·       Provide in-person research instruction and orientations to College of Law students.

·       Work on 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 email.

·       Create and update online instructional materials.

·       Physical presence at the workplace or the college is an essential function or requirement of this job.

·       Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

Desired Qualifications

·       Experience providing reference services in a law library

·       Experience working in an academic law library

·       Demonstrated legal research experience

·       Evidence of effective communication skills

·       Experience in working independently and as part of a team

·       Experience in demonstrating excellent organization and problem-solving skills

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Frequent physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 pounds; exposure to dust and other airborne materials; regularly required to access books and other physical items from high shelves. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Must be able to clearly communicate; use standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor and mouse), printer, copier/scanner, telephone and associated computer/technology.

Department Statement

Led by Dean Doug Sylvester, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is one of the country’s preeminent law schools. Ranked a top 9 public law school and No. 25 nationally by U.S. News & World Report; ASU Law provides comprehensive and personalized legal education through graduate programs with a wide range of courses, popular focus areas, and unique experiences. The law school ranks Top 20 in the nation for job placement and No. 1 in the state for student outcomes. Located in a state-of-the-art building in downtown Phoenix, ASU Law is steps away from the legal, political, and economic heart of Arizona. 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 80,000 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.

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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.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id#68357BR