Research Librarian

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Research Librarian

Position Type

Administrator

Job Number

SA3152122

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Employee Status

Regular

Posting Date

06/27/2022

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Research Librarian collaborates with other law librarians to develop, expand, and provide library services including reference and research services and participates in other activities to fulfill the Law Library’s role in supporting the research and educational needs of the Law School community. This position requires a deep understanding of the Law School’s curriculum, faculty research interests, library operations, legal information resources, and research methodologies in all formats.

Responsibilities

Provide high level reference assistance to library users.

• Participate in research help desk coverage.
• Actively assist library users in identifying and using print and online resources.
• Collaborate with other librarians to create and maintain research and bibliographic tools in a variety of media.
• Provide in-depth research assistance for faculty.
• Conduct detailed, thorough research on requested topics requiring substantive legal analysis.
• Produce written documentation of research findings for faculty.
• Participate in collection development activities.
• Collaborate with other librarians in collection analysis, evaluation, and selection of materials to support the curriculum and faculty research interests.
• Assist with collection development projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA accredited institution or an equivalent relevant advanced degree.
• Knowledge of best practices for developing instructional materials and delivering legal research instruction.
• Knowledge of current best practices in legal research methodologies and legal information resources in all formats.
• Ability to conceptualize, implement, and coordinate library programs, both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Commitment to expanding, improving, and promoting library services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels, both inside and outside the University.
• Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail; ability to produce clear, concise, accurate documentation.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks when faced with interruptions and fluctuating workload.
• Ability to learn and interpret university policies and procedures.
• Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as necessary and to demonstrate professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and excellent judgment in a variety of situations.

Desired Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited institution.
• Experience in academic law libraries providing research and other library services for law faculty and students.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References

3

Maximum Number of References

5

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you earned a JD from an ABA-accredited law school?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you possess an A.L.A. accredited M.L.S. degree?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1