Reference Librarian

Reference Librarian

Location:
Law Library
Open Date:
Jan 22, 2024
Description:

The Reference Librarian provides reference services to law faculty, students and staff of the law school, as well as university patrons and members of the public. This position assumes law faculty liaison responsibilities for assigned law faculty, and develops guides, tutorials and develops and deliver legal research presentations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Please note that minimum educational and experiential requirements may not be changed once defined and agreed upon by the department, and the position has been posted for recruitment.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Note: Only the following two criteria-one education and one experience-will be used for screening qualified applicants.)

1. Master's degree in library and information science

2. J.D. degree

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY: (Note: The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants but may be considered in the final decision-selection process of candidates interviewed.)

1. Strong service commitment

2. Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Note: The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants and may not be used in lieu of minimum qualifications stated above.)

1. Law library experience

2. Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces integrated library system

3. Knowledge of a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities.

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