Description

The University of Colorado Law School’s William A. Wise Law Library seeks a Collection Services and Research Librarian. The Collection Services and Research Librarian's primary responsibilities include coordinating the Law Library's collection development functions, teaching in the J.D. curriculum, and providing research assistance as a member of the Reference Team. The Collection Services and Research Librarian is a 12-month faculty position at the Teaching Faculty (non-tenure track) level, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Resource Access and Discovery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of collection development, including strategic planning and budget analysis, to ensure resources and formats align with the diverse research needs of the CU Law Community.
• Teach at least one course per year in the J.D. curriculum.
• Provide specialized research assistance and instruction to law faculty, law students, law staff, and the general public on reference and in the classroom.
• Serve on Law Library, College, and University committees as appointed.
• Participate in professional development and relevant professional library organizations.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Master's degree in library science or information science from an ALA-accredited school.
• Two years of law library experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience.
• Experience with or interest in foreign, comparative, and international law research.
• Experience with or interest in American Indian and Indigenous Law.

What You Will Need
The following skills are critical to success in this position:

• A strong commitment to innovation, comfort with technology, and proficiency in various library-related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment and to work independently.
• A positive attitude and proactive approach to annual tasks.
• The ability to work as a team member.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with integrated library system platforms.
• Knowledge of acquisitions and collection management principles and practices, current collection development issues, and trends at academic law libraries.

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