Job Description

Reference Librarian

Law School Library, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Position Summary

As part of the Maloney Library’s reference team, provides reference and research assistance to law school students, administrators, and faculty at the reference desk and in a library liaison program. Teaches legal research to first year law students with the opportunity to teach advanced legal research courses.

 

Essential Functions         

• Provides general reference assistance to law students, faculty and administrators at the reference desk
• Serves as library liaison to faculty members and administrators
• Provides in-class research instruction and creates research guides
• Participates in collection development activities as a member of the Acquisitions Committee
• Actively participates in student outreach programs
• As an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law, teaches introductory legal research in a required first-year course and may participate in teaching advanced legal research courses
• Contributes to creating a diverse, inclusive, and effective library through the development, implementation, and evaluation of collection development, reference, and public services policies, procedures, and publications
• Reports to the Head of Reference who may assign additional functions as necessary

           

Required 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
• Substantial knowledge of print-based and online legal research systems and resources
• Strong service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal, 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
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications  

• One year of experience in teaching or training
• One year of experience providing reference services
• Internship or practicum in legal research in academic setting

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $68,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $84,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5366

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

 

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