Opening: Technical Services Librarian, Charlotte School of Law

Charlotte School of Law (CharlotteLaw) seeks applications for an experienced Technical Services Librarian.

The school is a member of The InfiLaw System, a consortium of independent law schools committed to making legal education more responsive to the realities of new career dynamics. Its mission is to establish student-centered, American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools in underserved markets that graduate students with practice-ready skills, and achieve true diversity programs aimed at student academic and career success.
The Technical Services Librarian is primarily responsible for original and copy cataloging, classification of information in all formats, authority work, and setting up the work flow for cataloging and processing of new materials.  The activities of the Technical Services Librarian will include cross training in acquisitions ordering, serials and serials check-in and claiming. The Technical Services Librarian participates in the collegial process of developing library policy and systems affecting all general aspects of library service.

The Technical Services Librarian reports to the Assistant Director for Technical Services.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete original and copy cataloging and classification of current and retrospective materials, including books, periodicals, microforms, software, recordings and videocassettes, according to the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Library of Congress classification schedules, authority control procedures.
• Cross training in all areas of serials management and acquisitions systems.
• In consultation with the Assistant Director for Technical Services, produce training and implementation manuals and documents for technical services policies and systems
• In consultation with the Assistant Director for Technical Services, identify and report problems relating to the Innovative Millennium integrated library computer system.
• Provide reference assistance at the library’s reference desk, including some evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualitfications:

Required:
MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school; a minimum of one year of related experience required. This experience should include serving in a technical services area; strong oral and written communications skills; the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines; commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to clients; flexibility and enthusiasm for starting a new library; customer service orientation and experience. 

Preferred: 
Relevant academic law library experience; experience in original cataloging; extensive experience with the Innovative Millennium integrated library computer systems.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CharlotteLaw offers a full benefits package. For more information about Charlotte School of Law, please visit www.charlottelaw.org.

If helping others and working in a dynamic workplace is what you feel passionate about and you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to put your experience to work in an innovative environment – Charlotte School of Law may be the place for you.

Please send a resume, the names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to humanresources@charlottelaw.org or via mail to:

Charlotte School of Law
Human Resources
1211 East Morehead St.
Charlotte, NC, 28204

Charlotte School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.