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Librarian Assistant Professor - Scholarly Communications/Reference Librarian
University of Miami Law Library
About Miami
The University of Miami Law School offers a varied JD and graduate curriculum. The reference department works from the heart of campus to support the scholarship and learning of faculty and students. For more information about the library, please see our website. The University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida, is located in the South Florida region, a diverse, multicultural area that boasts a tropical climate, vibrant entertainment, abundant outdoor activities, and a variety of nearby neighborhoods in which to live.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Scholarly Communications/Reference Librarian will provide faculty outreach and education on topics related to scholarship in addition to general reference duties, such as working at an active reference desk, responding to faculty research requests, teaching, and preparing library resources.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provides scholarly communications services to the UM law faculty
Deploys educational resources and training on the use of scholarly profiles and promotional tools such as SSRN and HeinOnline Author Profiles
Assists with law school and university efforts to enhance scholarly visibility
Develops projects and initiatives to promote faculty scholarship
Coordinates with the repository administrator to maximize scholarly impact
Maintains current awareness of issues and trends related to scholarly communications, legal research, instruction, and academic services by participating in professional development activities; develops professional relationships with counterparts in other institutions, both on and off the law school campus
Participates in reference services provided by the department to the law school
Works at a centrally located, active reference desk to provide reference assistance to law students and faculty, the University of Miami community, members of the bar, and the public
Performs complex research for faculty and administration
Provides legal instruction in the LComm (Legal Communication & Research) program; lectures in selected law school classes and clinics on legal research, and teaches other workshops and instructional sessions
Possibility of teaching an advanced legal research course as an Adjunct
Some evening and weekend work is required
Performs other duties as assigned
Requires
Education and Experience
A J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and an MLS (or equivalent) from accredited institutions (must have both degrees within 6 months of hire date); or
An MLS (or equivalent) from an accredited institution and 5 years of relevant library experience.
Also requires excellent organizational and teaching skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong service philosophy; ability to develop and implement a new program from beginning to end; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds; willingness to collaborate and participate as an enthusiastic team player; willingness to take initiative and be flexible.
Application
Applications should be submitted using the University of Miami online portal. The application should include a complete statement of qualifications, a resume/CV, and the names and contact information of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position. Questions should be emailed to Abby Deese, Assistant Library Director for Reference and Outreach, at aldeese@law.miami.edu.
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Job Status
Full time
Employee Type
Faculty
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
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