Reference & Access Services Librarian at St. John's University School of Law

The Rittenberg Law Library at St. John’s University School of Law is seeking a collaborative and service-focused person to join our law library team. The Reference & Access Services Librarian will join a service-centered team that is an integral part of the life of a strong, inclusive, and vibrant law school community. They will provide comprehensive access services for the space and resources of the Library and serve as a member of the Reference team, whose members collaborate to provide reference services and legal research instruction. The position is full-time, Monday-Thursday, 8 hours per day with flexible start times; Friday, 6 hours per day with flexible start times; 1 remote day per week, subject to business needs. Essential Functions: Supervise and coordinate training for the Library’s Access & Collection Services staff and student employees to provide comprehensive access and collection services to the law school community. Oversee resource sharing and document delivery services. Supervise circulation services, physical collection maintenance, and course reserves. Coordinate student services outreach and initiatives. Identify and manage departmental projects to enhance access to and use of the physical collection. Provide extensive reference and research services to law faculty and students. Participate in the preparation and delivery of research workshops and curate subject-specific research guides. If the successful candidate has a J.D., then they will also participate in the preparation and delivery of credit-bearing research instruction, including the required research course in the second-year curriculum. This work is compensated separately. Participate as a team member in initiatives led by other Librarians and the Associate Dean for Library Services. Foster strong working relationships with colleagues both at St. John’s and in other libraries. Knowledge of legal materials and current research methods, along with strong analytical skills. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment. Effective leadership skills. Commitment to engaging in professional development. A strong work ethic and commitment to excellent service. Adept in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business and academic applications. Ability to combine the pursuit of excellence with a spirit of kindness and collaboration. A commitment to being part of an inclusive and anti-racist law school. Required Education and Experience: Either a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school or an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school. A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a law library setting. Instructional experience, including informal or formal instruction. Preferred Education and Experience: Both a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school and an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school. Three or more years of experience in an academic law library, including legal research, reference, and/or access services. Experience coordinating and managing interlibrary loan and document delivery services, including familiarity with interlibrary loan software. Experience working with new and emerging technologies in libraries.

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