Reference Law Librarian

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Reference Law Librarian
School of Law
Vacancy number 301449

Position Type: Faculty position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 03/22/24     Closes: Open Until Filled

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

• excellent tuition remission benefits
• outstanding health benefits plans and rates
• at least 11 paid holidays each year
• 40 days of annual, personal, and sick leave each year, including 20+ annual leave days
• great retirement plans

The main purpose of the position is to perform professional reference service in the law library.   This service is provided to all members of the university community, the law school community, to students from other law schools or colleges, to lawyers, and to the general public.

The Reference Law Librarian helps the users locate and obtain the material that they need. This includes explaining how to find materials by using the on-line catalog; demonstrating how to locate the needed materials within a source; and answering complex reference questions for patrons in the library by phone, or by e-mail. This requires thorough knowledge of the available legal resources both in print and on-line.

Assists with bibliographic instruction to the law students in a wide variety of courses and programs by teaching the students research techniques.

Shifts may include some evening and weekend hours.

We look forward to receiving your required electronic application with a cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy.  Please save your required cover letter and resume as one document (please make the file name short and without spaces or special characters) and attach it in the resume location. To apply, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html . Additional instructions below.

Key Functions/Responsibilities: 

* Participate in the law library’s faculty services activities, providing extensive library services to faculty supporting their scholarship, teaching, and administrative duties, such as compiling web-based bibliographies for law school faculty and/or their classes.

*Develop and manage efforts to disseminate information, build awareness, and promote the library’s resources, services, and activities. Participate in library outreach and marketing.

* Work as part of the reference team, providing reference, research, and instructional services to the Law School community, including students, faculty, staff, and members of the bench, bar, and public. Participate in the staffing rotation for the reference desk, including some evening and weekend hours.  

* Participate in the library’s teaching activities, developing web-based teaching, learning and research tools, including tutorials, course web pages, research guides, and instructional exercises. Give lectures and tours.
Participate in the Collection Development Committee: reviewing and recommending new electronic and print resources, weeding the collection, and modifying the Collection Development Policy as needed.  

Required Education and Experience 
Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and a master's degree in Library Sciences from an accredited institution.

Experience working in an academic library preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Extensive knowledge of legal bibliography and research methods.  Extensive knowledge of computer applications and databases for legal research.  Strong service orientation and communication skills.  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  Familiarity with new technologies including, but not limited to major social media platforms, multimedia presentation tools, mobile devices and applications.  Demonstrated ability to teach bibliographic skills and to provide reference sources to library patrons.  Ability to stay abreast of emerging educational technologies, innovations in legal information and databases, and develop strategies for alerting UBalt Law patrons to these developments.  Commitment to participating in professional and scholarly organizations and activities; pursue personal professional development; and maintain awareness of evolving trends in library and information science.  Physical requirements of the position include extensive keyboarding and operating other technology; frequent manipulation of physical materials weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds; the ability to communicate in an atmosphere with elevated ambient noise; and the ability to escort patrons to resources throughout the library.

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.

We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html  to apply.
We need to receive your electronic application in our system by the vacancy closing date in order to consider you for the vacancy.  Information follows about submitting the electronic application and attaching your required cover letter and resume.
Applicant Instructions: Using Candidate Gateway to View and Apply for UBalt Vacancies

The Candidate Gateway system serves as your connection to The University of Baltimore’s job application process. It is a free, safe and secure way for you to apply for the job you want, and it allows the Office of Human Resources to maintain accurate records. Your use of the system does not require you to surrender any of your rights to privacy or confidentiality during the application process. Only qualified members of UBalt’s Human Resources team and members of the relevant search committee can access your application information. The search committee will not have access to any information you provide to HR for affirmative action reporting purposes.

Please read and print the information below before you apply, and refer to it as you enter your application.

NAVIGATION

A - COVER LETTER AND RESUME ATTACHMENT AND UPLOAD

Before you apply:

• Save one PDF or Word file with your cover letter, resume, and any additional information you would like to have considered.

When you apply:

•In Candidate Gateway: Click “Browse” to access the Word or PDF document you saved with all of your documents.
•Then, click “Upload” to attach it.
•Click “Continue” to continue the application process.

B - ENTER DATA ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

Each page shows this display:
Previous Save Submit Close Application Careers Home NEXT

above and below the required data for the four categories shown above.

Click “Save” to save the data you entered on that page. The message “You have successfully submitted your job application.” confirms only that you entered that page of information into the system. You must click “Next” to continue and complete the entire application process.

1. Current and Prior Employment/Work Experience:

•Enter employment information relevant to your position of interest.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•After you enter your work experience, click “Save,” then click “Next.”

2. Education/Education History and References:

•Use the dropdown to enter your highest education level.  Entering this information is required.
•Then, only college and university information is required. Click the plus sign to the left of the “Postsecondary Education” link to enter that information.
•For country, enter USA or click the hourglass to select another country.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•Click the plus sign to the left of "References" to enter three professional references.
•After you enter your education information and references, click “Save,” then click “Next.”

3. How did you find out about us/how did you find out about the job?

•After you enter this information, click “Save,” then click “Next.”

4. Online Questionnaire/Application Questionnaire: Answer the questions requiring a yes or no response. After you answer them, click “Submit.” This leads you to the Submit Online Application page.

C – SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION

To apply for your selected job: When you reach the “Submit Online Application” page shown below, you must click “I agree to these terms” and then click the “Submit” button at the end of the screen. After you click “Submit,” then you will see this information at the top of your screen:

My Applications
Thank you for your interest in employment at The University of Baltimore. HR will process your application documents for the search committee’s consideration.
Note: This screen will also show additional information about the selection process and Office of Human Resources contact information.

Questions/Help
If you have trouble viewing our job postings or applying for the vacancy, contact [email protected]  for assistance.

TO APPLY:

External applicants: Review the vacancy announcement at http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html  and click the external applicant link to apply.

Internal applicants (students taking classes at UBalt and current employees) with login and password for MyUBalt: use the internal applicant link, log into MyUBalt, then click the “View or Apply for Job Positions” link on the left.

http://www.ubalt.edu/hr
•Never use the browser “Back” and “Forward” arrows to navigate. You will lose the information you have submitted.
•To navigate between pages, use the “Next,” “Previous,” and “Return to Previous Page” buttons.
•Use the “Save” button to save your information so you can return to it later and complete your application. Using “Save” does not complete the process to apply for a job opening.

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.