Palo Alto - Stanford University - Reference Librarian, Stanford Law School

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Closing date: until filled

Job Duties/Functions

Stanford Law School is seeking applications for a Reference Librarian position in the Robert Crown Law Library. Librarians who are interested in joining an outstanding team supporting world-class research and teaching within an environment of traditional and new collections and services are encouraged to apply.

Working under the supervision of the Head of Research and Instructional Services, SLS reference librarians are responsible for providing premier-level reference service and research instruction. Our reference librarians receive an array of requests for research assistance from our faculty and students. The reference team collaborates on a wide range of academic projects, including providing sophisticated, in-depth research supporting faculty scholarship.

The reference librarians are actively engaged in teaching at SLS, where opportunities abound. Reference librarians may teach advanced research courses individually or as part of a team. Advanced research training is also offered in a variety of formats, often in small group presentations to doctrinal courses and clinics. Reference librarians also participate in library-clinics liaison program.

Other duties include: participation in the evaluation and selection of information resources; creating, editing, and publishing web pages, research guides, bibliographies, and library displays to engage our users in furtherance of the law library’s research mission. Reference librarians are encouraged and supported to seek opportunities for professional growth and education evolvement, both here in the education-rich Bay Area and nationally.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• JD required; Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and/or information studies, 1 to 3 years of experience working as a reference librarian in a law library also preferred, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Must possess a very strong service ethic, and the ability to blend harmoniously with colleagues and the law school and university communities.
• Excellence in oral and written communication.
• Candidate must demonstrate deep and broad knowledge of legal research sources and be skilled at using print and electronic materials.
• Experience working with journal members and teaching experience is also preferred.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Experience working with new and emerging technologies or a strong interest in integrating current and new library technologies into instruction is preferred.
• A deep commitment to continuous service improvement and innovation is required. Candidates with demonstrated interest in developing innovative instructional services are strongly encouraged to apply.