Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian - Law

Title:

Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian
- Law Position Type:
Staff Full-Time Days Per Week:
Sunday
- Thursday Hours Per Week: 40 VP Area:
Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs Department:
Elon University School of Law

Location:

Elon
- Greensboro Campus Position Summary

The Elon University School of Law Library is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The law library attempts to fully meet the educational and research needs of the Elon Law community, including students, staff, faculty, and adjuncts. The Law Library also serves as a source of legal information for the Elon Law alumni base, practicing attorneys in Greensboro, and provides limited services to the general public.

The Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian
- Law position is part of the law library staff of seven positions. One of the key responsibilities of this position is legal research instruction. The position requires co-teaching (and occasional individual teaching) in the library instructional program along with three other librarians, including the library director. In collaboration with the Acquisitions & Electronic Resources Librarian, this position oversees the library’s Federal Depository Program.

Although infrequent, travel to and from Elon University’s central campus and Charlotte campus may be needed. All required travel and most travel for professional development is supported by the law library.

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
• Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Master's degree in Library/Information Science and Juris Doctor law degree are required. Combinations of education and work experience will be considered. All applicants must have a JD degree. JD holders without an MLIS will be considered if a candidate has library experience or qualifications. Desired 1+ years of professional library experience. New graduates encouraged to apply. Some flexibility in scheduling may be needed 2 to 4 weeks during the academic year.

Summer months (June, July, and August) may also require some flexibility in schedule. Hours may change if the library is open for reduced hours.

Competencies:

• Expertise in use of legal databases and conducting legal research.
• Experience in teaching law students.
• Growth-mindset with a desire to develop leadership skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to self-start with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work autonomously with onsite supervision and peer support available.
• Strongly value team-building, collaboration, and inter-departmental relationships.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be willing to work effectively with others to achieve common…