Opening: Reference Librarian, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law Library

Barry University School of Law Library in Orlando, Florida has a Reference Librarian position open.  Please see the job description below.  We will soon have a second Reference position open as well.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law Orlando, Florida

Duties:  Reference librarians provide information services to law school students, faculty and staff using print, electronic, microform and online resources.  Librarians must be service oriented and possess and maintain a positive attitude.  Conducts reference interviews and provides appropriate assistance to all library users.  Requires knowledge of all types of legal materials, including books, databases and microforms, and the ability to choose when to use which resources.  Teaches legal research and other classes as required, including preparing and presenting appropriate lessons.  May help maintain and create internal and external web pages.  Develops and updates bibliographies, library guides, and other library publications, in print or online.  Serves as liaison to assigned law faculty members.  Anticipates and monitors the research needs of law faculty members.

Requirements:  Masters degree from an ALA accredited library school and Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.  Knowledge of print and electronic legal research techniques.  Computer skills.  Three years law library experience and teaching experience preferred.  Demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication.  Ability to meet the requirements for promotion and tenure.  Strong service attitude, ability to work independently and as part of the Public Services Department, and pride in one's work product.

Barry Law Library:  The Law Library has seven professional librarians and nine staff members.  Of these, four librarians and three staff members are in Public Services.  The Library occupies its own building with 36,000 square feet on three floors.  The Library holds over 250,000 volumes and equivalents.  The Barry University School of Law has a student body of over 700 and offers both full-time and part-time curricula. 

Rank and Salary:  The position is tenure track with Law Library faculty rank.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately.  Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three references to:

Nancy L. Strohmeyer
Associate Director and Head of Public Services
Barry University School of Law Library
6441 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32807-3650

Or by email to: nstrohmeyer@mail.barry.edu (email application preferred).

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating a diverse community.