Librarian Asst. Professor

## Librarian Asst. Professor Apply:
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Librarian Assistant Professor
**** Reference/Outreach Librarian
**** Position Purpose
** In addition to general reference duties, such as teaching, working at an active reference desk, responding to faculty research requests, and preparing library publications, the Reference/Outreach Librarian is responsible for developing and coordinating library services for law school staff and departments and outside groups, and managing the library’s online presence. This position will work closely with the Reference/Instructional Services librarian to promote the law library’s instructional programming and will collaborate with the Scholarly Communications/Reference librarian on marketing services to faculty.
** Reporting Relationship
** Reports to the Assistant Library Director for Reference & Outreach.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** 1.
Participates in reference services provided by the department to the law school
* Works at a centrally located, active reference desk to provide reference assistance to law students and faculty, the University of Miami community, members of the bar, and the public
* Performs complex research for faculty and administration
* Provides legal research instruction in the Legal Communication & Research Skills program; lectures in selected law school classes and clinics, and teaches other workshops and instructional sessions
* Possibility of teaching upper-level legal research courses as an Adjunct
* Some evening and weekend work is required
* Maintains a current awareness of issues and trends related to legal research, instruction, and academic services by participating in professional development activities; develops professional relationships with counterparts in other institutions, both on and off the law school campus
2.
Coordinates all training and outreach to various groups within the law school and develops outreach and marketing for the law library
* Develops, markets, and implements outreach initiatives geared toward law school staff and departments
* Organizes trainings for various departments and programs
* Manages the library’s online presence
* Coordinates and prepares educational resources, such as guides and video tutorials, to benefit various constituencies within the law school
3.
Performs other duties as assigned  
** Education and Experience
** Requires:

A J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and a Master’s in Library/Information Science (or equivalent) from accredited institutions; or  A Master’s in Library/Information Science (or equivalent) from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant law librarianship experience; or  A J.D. and enrollment or intent to enroll in a Master’s degree in Library/Information Science This position also requires excellent organizational and teaching skills;

excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong service philosophy; ability to develop and implement a new program from beginning to end; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds; willingness to collaborate and participate as an enthusiastic team player; willingness to take initiative and be flexible.
** Salary and Benefits
** Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits package, including moving assistance and professional development funds. This position is a non-tenure track faculty appointment.
** Application
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