Opening: Head of Reference, Fordham University Law School Library

The Fordham University Law School Library in the heart of New York City is looking for a forward-looking, energetic law library leader to head our Reference Department.  Please see the attached job announcement.

TITLE OF POSITION:   Head of Reference

DEPARTMENT:   Library, Law School, Lincoln Center

RESPONSIBITIES:

• In coordination with the Associate Librarian for Public Services, supervises the reference department staff of six
  or more lawyer-librarians.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates reference department policies, procedures, and publications.
• Schedules and manages the coverage of reference desk.
• Contributes to library management as part of the library’s Executive Management Committee.
• Serves as library liaison to a minimum of ten faculty members and administrators.
• Provides extensive general reference assistance to law students, faculty, and administrators at the reference desk.
• Provides in-class bibliographic instruction and creates research guides.
• Actively participates in building the library’s print and online collections as a member of the Acquisitions Committee.
• Oversees production of library displays and exhibits.
• Participates in law school-wide meetings, programs, and committees as member of the law school’s senior staff.
• Reports to the Associate Librarian for Public Services who may assign additional functions as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent, non-U.S. law degree.
• M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.S. accredited library school.
• Minimum 3 years experience in legal reference; experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Willingness to participate, as Associate Adjunct Professor of Law, in introductory and advanced legal research instruction programs.
• Substantial knowledge of print-based and online legal research systems and resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

SEND LETTER & RESUME:

Robert J. Nissenbaum
Director of the Law Library and Professor of Law
Fordham University School of Law
140 West 62nd Street, Suite 132A
New York, NY 10023
Fax: 212-930-8818
Email: missenbaum@law.fordham.edu

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION.