TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: Maloney Library, Law School, Lincoln Center
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides general reference assistance to law students, faculty and administrators at the reference desk
and through various outreach programs;
• Serves as library liaison to clinics, journals, faculty, and administrators;
• Develops and implements outreach efforts to Fordham’s clinical, experiential, and Pro Bono programs;
• Teaches introductory legal research in a required first-year research course and may participate in
teaching advanced legal research courses;
• Participates in collection development activities as a member of the Acquisitions Committee;
• Actively participates in student outreach programs;
• Actively participates in developing and implementing law practice technology programs including a for-
credit course and ad hoc presentations in doctrinal courses;
• Contributes to creating a diverse and inclusive library through the development, implementation, and
evaluation of collection development, reference, and public services policies, procedures, and publications;
• Provides and posts instruction and reference related content to library social media in collaboration
with the Circulation Department;
• Reports to the Head of Reference who may assign additional functions as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A. accredited library school;
• J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school or equivalent non-U.S. law degree;
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research databases and resources;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• One year of experience in teaching or training;
• One year of experience providing reference services;
• One year or more of experience in legal practice;
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with educational and library technologies.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt
START DATE: ASAP
SEND LETTER AND RESUME TO: Todd Melnick
Director
tmelnick@law.fordham.edu
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer –Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
