Job: Reference Librarian at Biddle Law Library, UPenn

Posted Job Title
Reference Librarian, Biddle Law Library

Job Description Summary
Penn Law’s Biddle Law Library seeks candidates for the position of Reference Librarian. The successful candidate will join a talented team of librarians dedicated to providing outstanding educational programming and research support at a highly collaborative law school that prides itself on cross-disciplinary studies. This position reports to the Head of Reference.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Create and update instructional content to support the Law School curriculum.
Create and update electronic research guides and tutorials.
Serve as a library liaison to provide personalized services to assigned faculty, including providing in-depth research support, identifying new resources, and providing current awareness services.
Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors via in-person meetings, telephone, email, and chat inquiries.
Participate in all instructional activities, from teaching research courses to one-off trainings.
Teach at least one section of Advanced Legal Research or a specialized legal research course per year.
Teach additional for-credit classes, based on need and interest.
Participate in regular trainings for classes, clinics and journals.
Serve on professional committees and attend conferences.

Required Qualifications:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school; Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school of information or library science; 3 -5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A strong service orientation.
Experience using and familiarity with emerging technologies.
Some experience performing legal research in an academic, court, or law firm setting.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:

Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other decision-makers.

Application Attachments:
Resume/CV
Cover letter

See full job posting on UPenn site.