Reference / Acquisitions Librarian

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Reference / Acquisitions Librarian
The candidate provides legal reference services to the students and faculty of the law school, the University community, and the public. This includes classroom instruction, including participation in teaching Advanced Legal Research or similar courses. Reference librarians participate in the faculty liaison program. Staffing the reference desk, including some evening and weekend hours. Will also involve being the acquisitions librarian for the Newark location. Under the supervision of the Director, and in coordination with the Camden acquisitions librarian, the acquisitions librarian, with substantial assistance from the rest of the reference staff, selects materials for acquisition for the library’s Newark location, in accordance with the library collection development policy. This responsibility includes monographs, serials, and other materials, as well as helping to select and negotiate electronic database subscriptions. Supervision of one or more staff may be included. Must have a J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or a foreign equivalent, and MLS from an ALA approved program, or equivalent graduate degree. Strong knowledge of legal information sources; excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills; ability to work with a variety of people; strong service ethic is essential. Previous experience as a reference librarian working in law libraries is preferred.

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