Opening: Catalog Librarian, Touro Law Center Library

The Law Library seeks a cataloging librarian to perform original and copy cataloging in all formats and mediums, with emphasis on legal materials.  Other responsibilities include catalog database maintenance; providing authority control of headings; assisting in the training and supervision of Technical Services staff, especially in cataloging related functions; and planning and participating in library projects.  The cataloger is expected to participate in professional development opportunities, formal and informal, to keep current with developments in cataloging, technical services, library automation and law libraries, and legal research and legal systems of the world, by reading relevant professional literature and attending local and national meetings and continuing education programs. This librarian is expected to participate in the life of the Law Center by attending programs and special presentations.

Qualifications:

Required:  MLS from an ALA accredited program; at least two years of experience in original as well as copy cataloging using AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, MARC, and a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC; experience with an integrated library system in an academic or research library, preferably Innovative Interface’s Millennium; proficiency in the use of standard PC applications; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong service orientation; and the ability to work well both with others and independently.

Preferred:  Familiarity with legal materials; reading knowledge of Hebrew language, biblical and modern a plus.

This is a particularly important and exciting time in the history of Touro Law Center, as we will soon be moving into a state-of-the-art building in Central Islip, New York, strategically adjacent to both a state and federal courthouse. Central Islip is located near the South shore of Long Island, known for its many beaches and parks, yet only an hour and fifteen minutes from New York City.  The new building includes, as its centerpiece, a spacious and modern 42,000 square foot library. The library contains over 430,000 volumes and equivalents, and provides access to many electronic resources. The more than 40 full-time committed and enthusiastic law faculty members provide a practice-oriented educational curriculum to approximately 800 students in both full-time day and part-time evening programs. More information on Touro Law Center is available at http://www.tourolaw.edu

Compensation: The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  Benefits include TIAA/CREF, medical and life insurance, and disability benefits.  The Search Committee will review applications until the position is filled.

Touro Law Center is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Letters of interest, resumes, and three references should be sent to:

Beth Chamberlain
Head of Technical Services
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Gould Law Library
300 Nassau Road, Huntington, NY 11743
Email: bchamberlain@tourolaw.edu