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Law School - Access Services
85163BR
University Job Title
Research and Document Delivery Librarian, Law
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Regular
Compensation Grade
library
Compensation Grade Profile
Librarian (00)
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Searchable Job Family
Library
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.
5 Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Work Location Central Campus Worksite Address 127 Wall Street New Haven, CT 06511 Work Model On-site Position Focus: Reporting to the Head of Reference, the Research and Document Delivery Librarian at the Lillian Goldman Law Library is responsible for providing significant research support in a dynamic and intellectually invigorating environment.
This position provides an unparalleled working experience amongst a diverse community of scholars and access to a world-class collection of print and digital materials.
The librarian in this position provides complex and sophisticated research support to students, faculty, and members of the Yale community; coordinates research requests for archival and special collections materials, works closely with the interlibrary loan department, and participates in library planning committees, working groups, and task forces.
Participates in the Law Library’s faculty liaison program and assists with the Law Library’s research assistant program.
Participates in legal research instruction.
This position will be assigned the rank of Librarian 1 to 2 based on a combination of professional experience and qualifications.
Librarian ranking information can be found at https://bit.
ly/YULRanksPromotions.
Essential Duties 1.
Manages research requests for archival and special collections materials located outside of the Yale Law Library on behalf of Yale Law faculty and students.
2.
Manages research projects in conjunction with outside parties including independent researchers, archives, and other special collections repositories.
3.
Provides sophisticated reference and/or research services to students, faculty, and members of the Yale community through virtual and in-person consultations.
4.
Organizes and curates materials and information for archives and knowledge management purposes.
5.
Participates with other librarians in first year legal research instruction, advanced legal research courses, and other instructional offerings.
6.
Participates in library planning committees, working groups, and task forces.
7.
Engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations, and collaborative activities.
8.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth and involvement.
Expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.
9.
Monitors developments and best practices to help ensure the excellence of the Law Library’s research offerings.
10.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience J.
D.
from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science or foreign equivalent.
Required Skill/Ability 1: Demonstrated knowledge or experience performing archival or special collections research.
Required Skill/Ability 2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience interfacing with external organizations.
Required Skill/Ability 3: Demonstrated ability to function in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment that emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary research and instructional services.
Strong public services orientation.
Required Skill/Ability 4: Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively across units.
Demonstrated ability to think independently, consult appropriately, and solve problems.
Required Skill/Ability 5: Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
Ability to coordinate, lead and direct such projects.
Self-motivated, superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
Strong analytical ability, creative, and agile.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Demonstrated ability teaching within a formal classroom setting or presenting in another learning environment.
Demonstrated ability with current legal information technologies, publishing formats, databases, and legal research sources and techniques.
Demonstrated ability providing research and reference support in complex areas of legal research.
Drug Screen No Health Screening No Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.
For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19.
All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here: https://covid19.
yale.
edu/health-guidelines Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.
Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement: University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
5 Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Work Location Central Campus Worksite Address 127 Wall Street New Haven, CT 06511 Work Model On-site Position Focus: Reporting to the Head of Reference, the Research and Document Delivery Librarian at the Lillian Goldman Law Library is responsible for providing significant research support in a dynamic and intellectually invigorating environment.
This position provides an unparalleled working experience amongst a diverse community of scholars and access to a world-class collection of print and digital materials.
The librarian in this position provides complex and sophisticated research support to students, faculty, and members of the Yale community; coordinates research requests for archival and special collections materials, works closely with the interlibrary loan department, and participates in library planning committees, working groups, and task forces.
Participates in the Law Library’s faculty liaison program and assists with the Law Library’s research assistant program.
Participates in legal research instruction.
This position will be assigned the rank of Librarian 1 to 2 based on a combination of professional experience and qualifications.
Librarian ranking information can be found at https://bit.
ly/YULRanksPromotions.
Essential Duties 1.
Manages research requests for archival and special collections materials located outside of the Yale Law Library on behalf of Yale Law faculty and students.
2.
Manages research projects in conjunction with outside parties including independent researchers, archives, and other special collections repositories.
3.
Provides sophisticated reference and/or research services to students, faculty, and members of the Yale community through virtual and in-person consultations.
4.
Organizes and curates materials and information for archives and knowledge management purposes.
5.
Participates with other librarians in first year legal research instruction, advanced legal research courses, and other instructional offerings.
6.
Participates in library planning committees, working groups, and task forces.
7.
Engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations, and collaborative activities.
8.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth and involvement.
Expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.
9.
Monitors developments and best practices to help ensure the excellence of the Law Library’s research offerings.
10.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience J.
D.
from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science or foreign equivalent.
Required Skill/Ability 1: Demonstrated knowledge or experience performing archival or special collections research.
Required Skill/Ability 2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience interfacing with external organizations.
Required Skill/Ability 3: Demonstrated ability to function in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment that emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary research and instructional services.
Strong public services orientation.
Required Skill/Ability 4: Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively across units.
Demonstrated ability to think independently, consult appropriately, and solve problems.
Required Skill/Ability 5: Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
Ability to coordinate, lead and direct such projects.
Self-motivated, superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
Strong analytical ability, creative, and agile.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Demonstrated ability teaching within a formal classroom setting or presenting in another learning environment.
Demonstrated ability with current legal information technologies, publishing formats, databases, and legal research sources and techniques.
Demonstrated ability providing research and reference support in complex areas of legal research.
Drug Screen No Health Screening No Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.
For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19.
All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here: https://covid19.
yale.
edu/health-guidelines Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.
Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement: University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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• Location : 127 Wall Street, New Haven, CT
• Post ID: 9006205849
