Position is available now and preliminary interviews will take place at the
AALL Annual Meeting.
DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will join a library committed to providing
the highest level of research support to faculty and students. The Faculty
Services Librarian reports to the Head of Public Services and is responsible
for developing in consultation with the director, faculty, and head of public
services a full range of research support services for a faculty committed to
scholarship. The Faculty Services Librarian is responsible for coordinating the
library’s faculty liaison program and developing programs to support faculty
research. Responsible for monitoring quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of
research assistance provided to faculty and recommending, as needed, steps to improve
service.
The Faculty Services Librarian also provides traditional research, reference,
and instructional services to students, and teaches in the library’s for-credit
course offerings. Some evening and weekend reference work will be required.
The Faculty Services Librarian is a member of the library’s management team and
participates in matters involving collection development.
REQUIRED: JD from an
of providing sophisticated research assistance to faculty or attorneys. Candidates
with relevant library experience and who are making substantial progress toward
the completion of their degree are encouraged to apply. Must have excellent
written and oral communication skills (candidates asked to interview will be
asked to provide writing
samples), demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and
have a strong familiarity with and understanding of legal research materials in
all formats. Must be a self-starter, able to meet deadlines, and work well in a
collaborative environment to achieve common goals.
PREFERRED: Demonstrated familiarity with social science research resources or
business and financial and business research. Demonstrated supervisory and
management experience (either in a library or elsewhere). Familiarity with
publisher provided electronic information notification services. Experience with Wikis, blogs, and a variety of library print-based and electronic
publications. Experience using technologies such as
messaging for reference and research assistance.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience. Position remains open until filled.
TO APPLY: Send (electronic submissions preferred) cover letter, current curriculum
vitae, and the names of three references to
Christopher Simoni
Director, Law Library and Professor of Law
Drexel University College of Law Library
3320 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
simoni@drexel.edu
215.571.4767
Drexel University is committed to equality of employment opportunity and does
not discriminate against applicants, or employees based on race, color,
national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
Moreover, Drexel University is committed to recruiting and advancing women and
minorities at all levels.