Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor of Law Library Position Available In Orange, Florida

Summary The Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor of Law Library is responsible for the legal research instruction to all Barry Law students, teaching classes in the LLM and/or JD program, providing workshops, and instructing small groups and individuals on any topic of legal research. Additionally, this position assists law faculty with educational technology, scholarship submission and promotion, and identifying research materials. This position provides both traditional and virtual reference and research instructions to all library patrons to include students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the bar. The Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor is both an administrative and tenure track position. However, while on the tenure track, this position is not a member of the law school’s faculty. Essential Functions Provides reference and research assistance to library patrons: Consults with patrons in person or via telephone, email, or video conferencing Conducts reference interviews to determine the exact nature of the question Advises patrons about useful resources to answer the question Teaches the patron how to use the resources, if necessary Responsible for specific reference shifts as assigned by the Associate Director Provides legal research and legal information literacy education to the Barry Law community: Conducts guest lectures in the first year Legal Research & Writing classes and other classes as requested by faculty Plans and creates research lessons using lib-guides, workshops, and video Provides one-on-one instruction to students and faculty Stays abreast of changes in legal technology Participates in

Faculty Liaison Program:

Serves as point-of-contact to the library for assigned faculty members Assists and instructs faculty members with the use of Canvas, video conferencing, and other instructional technology Consults with faculty members about scholarship agenda and necessary research resources and help locating materials Consults with and trains faculty

Research Assistants Teaching:

Teaches one or two graduate-level for-credit courses in the LLM and/or JD program

Databases and Artificial Intelligence:

Develops instruction and programming focusing on artificial intelligence and legal technology that supports the Barry University School of Law Evaluates new artificial intelligence and legal technology products and services, recommends adoption of products and services, and serves as a local expert for faculty and students at the

School of Law Institutional Repository/Faculty Scholarship:

Trains each journal’s incoming editorial board on library resources and services Maintains the currency and accuracies of faculty scholarship uploaded to institutional repository Further develops new and innovative ways to promote faculty scholarship (i.e. library website, blogging, working with marketing) Works with faculty to assist with submitting scholarship for publication (i.e. Scholastica, SSRN, etc.) Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Law School, Law Library Director, Associate Director of Law Library, or Head of Technical Services. Requirements/Qualifications Both a Juris Doctor and an MLS degree are required. One to three (1-3) years of related experience required. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of legal research and resources, expert skill level with Westlaw and Lexis, and an expert ability to learn and teach other legal information technologies, such as HeinOnline and ProQuest. Ability to consult with patrons, analyze advanced problems, and determine most appropriate resources to solve such problems. Ability to complete projects independently. High degree of proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, power point, email, and database management. Ability to operate basic library equipment, such as computers, printer/copiers, and monitors. Ability to converse and correspond comfortably with highly educated students and faculty. Ability to demonstrate outstanding customer service skills when consulting with library patrons, including patience and friendliness. Ability to maintain calm when dealing with challenging patrons or situations.

Benefits:

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.