Reference and Student Engagement Librarian - College of Law Library

About the role

The George R. Farmer, Jr. Law Library at West Virginia University College of Law seeks applicants for the position of Reference and Student Engagement Librarian. This is a library faculty appointment with rank leading to promotion in an academic research-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates programs and services to enrich the law student experience.
• Promotes library services through student programming and events.
• Serves as liaison to the West Virginia Law Review, the Moot Court Board and other student organizations at the law school.
• Periodically assesses students' research needs and satisfaction with library services.
• Provides reference assistance and designs and delivers legal research instruction in law courses in varied formats.
• Teaches credit bearing courses in the College of Law curriculum, including Introduction to Legal Research and potentially an Advanced Legal Research class.
• Works collaboratively with law school units such as the Meredith Center for Career Services and Professional Development and Academic Excellence Center to develop programming.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited ABA Law School
• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution, or enrollment in such a program
• A thorough understanding of legal systems and legal research principles, and familiarity with the use of legal research databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, HeinOnline, and others.
• MS Office skills
• Strong and effective interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students, and staff
• Strong service orientation with the ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele
• Demonstrated capacity to foster and manage change
• Demonstrated ability to meet West Virginia University Libraries promotion and peer review standards in librarianship, professional development and/or research, and service

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited ABA Law School and a Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution, or enrollment in such a program.
• Experience with legal research databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, HeinOnline, and others.
• MS Office skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Service orientation with the ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele.
• Capacity to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students, and staff.
• Capacity to foster and manage change.
• Ability to meet West Virginia University Libraries promotion and peer review standards in librarianship, professional development and/or research, and service.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Benefits

Starting salary: $75,000 per year, commensurate with directly related education and experience.

Pay

$75,000 per year, commensurate with directly related education and experience.

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Contact Information

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via the West Virginia University employment portal. The application review process will begin [insert date] and continue until the position is filled.