Reference & Student Outreach Librarian in Brooklyn, New York at Brooklyn Law School
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Job Description
POSITION: Reference & Student Outreach Librarian
REPORTS TO: Associate Librarian for Public Services
STATUS: Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid Work Environment
RANGE: $85,000-$95,000
Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The Law School is searching for a Reference and Student Outreach Librarian to support the research and instructional needs of BLS faculty, students, and other library users. The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate be part of a successful educational institution.
The Reference and Outreach Librarian reports to the Associate Librarian for Public Services, is a member of the reference team, and leads the library’s outreach efforts. As a member of the reference team, this librarian provides reference assistance to library patrons; participates in weekend reference coverage; assists in developing and promoting instructional and user support materials; participates in the faculty liaison program; assists with other information services activities; and works on team-based projects. In addition, the librarian coordinates and manages library outreach to students. This includes working with student groups and other law school departments to promote library services and resources.
Responsibilities include:
Outreach Librarian
Reference Librarian
Required:
- M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school
- ABA accredited JD or equivalent foreign degree
- Working knowledge of legal materials and research strategies needed by law faculty and students
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, possession of a sound service philosophy, and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Experience teaching or training people to use legal research tools
Work environment
- The work environment includes indoor areas. Indoors may include small and or enclosed spaces. Exposure to environmental conditions expected.
Remote capabilities
Physical demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Travel
- Some travel may be required.
Benefits:
Brooklyn law school has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its responsibilities. However, duties and expectations may evolve based on the needs of the institution. Brooklyn Law School reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary to support the organization’s mission and operational requirements.