Opening: Reference/Special Collections Librarian, Fordham Law

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides extensive general reference assistance to law students, faculty and administrators at the reference desk
• Identifies needs, sets priorities, and provides direction regarding the preservation, conservation, and digitization of the special collections as a member of the Archives/Institutional Repository Committee
• Facilitates access to the law library archive and special collection for Law School departments, faculty and outside users
• Serves as library liaison to faculty members and administrators, including those with an interest in law school history and alumni
• Creates research guides and finding aids for law school archives and special collections materials
• Participates in collection development activities as a member of the Acquisitions Committee
• Prepares and executes informational displays and educational exhibits
• Contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of reference and public services policies, procedures and publications
• Participates, as an Associate Adjunct Professor of Law, in introductory and advanced legal research instruction programs
• Reports to the Head of Reference who may assign additional functions as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school
• J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent non-U.S. law degree
• Specialized training in, experience with or strong interest in the special collections and archives
• Knowledge of or strong interest in learning archival management, conservation and digitization
• Substantial knowledge of print-based and online legal research systems and resources
• Strong service orientation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work evening, weekend and holiday hours
• Internship or practicum in legal research in academic setting preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to forward-looking library practices and technologies preferred

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

STARTING DATE: ASAP

SEND LETTER & RESUME: Robert Nissenbaum, rnissenbaum(at)fordham.edu

Fordham University is an EOE/AA employer