Reference Librarian

Jenkins Law Library, America’s first law library and a 501(c)3 non profit corporation, is seeking a Reference Librarian to join its team of information professionals responsible for providing advanced research support to members and the general public. Under the direction of the Research Services Manager, the Reference Librarian’s primary duties and responsibilities will be to provide reference service to remote library users via the telephone, email and other technologies, to assist at the Reference Desk on rotation with the Research Services staff, and to work as the liaison between Research Services and the Technology Services Departments with respect to issues related to electronic resources. The Reference Librarian will also be responsible for developing and maintaining enhanced virtual reference service for remote users, for performing legal and non-legal computerized research and for training customers in the use of electronic databases and the Internet.

All candidates must hold an ALA accredited M.L.S., be proficient on Internet search engines, have excellent communication, writing and presentation skills, as well as have good problem-solving, troubleshooting and strong organizational skills. The candidate should: have the ability to think independently and creatively while filling multiple requests under strenuous time constraints; be dependable and punctual; and have the ability to work harmoniously in a team setting that welcomes a sense of humor. The ideal candidate would also have some experience with virtual reference services.

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