Opening: Reference Librarian, George Washington

The Jacob Burns Law Library seeks a librarian to provide legal reference and research assistance to the law school community and other library patrons.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Include participating in daily reference desk duties, performing legal research projects, participating in the faculty liaison program, drafting legal research guides, participating in collection development, and planning and mounting library exhibits. Some evening and/or weekend reference services are required.

REQUIRED: MLS (or equivalent) from an accredited institution or substantial work toward completion of the degree and JD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution or substantial work toward completion of the degreeis required. 

PREFERRED: general legal reference background, excellent oral and written expression, superior service orientation and team spirit, flexibility, self starter.

Informational interviews will be conducted at the AALL Annual Meeting in San Antonio. Review of applications will begin August 8, 2005, and continue until the position is filled.  To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references by
postal mail to Ms. Leslie A. Lee, Assistant Director for Administration; The George Washington University Law School, Jacob Burns Law Library; 716 20th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20052; by e-mail to llee@law.gwu.edu; or by fax to 202-994-1430.

The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.