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University of Wisconsin - Madison
Location: Madison, WI 53705 Document ID: AB042-0IT4 Posted on: 2017-03-1203/12/2017 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
2017-04-11
REFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAW LIBRARIAN
Position Vacancy ID:
89565-AS
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Working Title:
Reference and Technology Law Librarian
Official Title:
ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN(R04DN) or ASSOC ACAD LIBRARIAN(R04FN)
Hiring Department:
A455000-LAW SCHOOL/LIBRARY/LIBRARY
FTE:
100%
Anticipated Begin Date:
JUNE 01, 2017
Term:
This is a renewable appointment.
Advertised Salary:
Minimum $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Degree and area of specialization:
Master's degree in library science (or its equivalent) from an ALA-accredited school and
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of legal sources and strong legal research skills
Demonstrated awareness of current technology trends in law libraries
Enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to propose new projects and workflows
Knowledge of website architecture, design and accessibility
Teaching and presentation experience
Excellent written and interpersonal skills
Strong organization and analytical thinking skills
Ability to work on a team, act independently and know when to seek assistance.
Willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of professional library reference experience
Academic law library experience
Basic HTML and CSS knowledge
Experience promoting library services
Experience teaching legal research or other course
Experience serving as a liaison to law faculty and/or staff
License or Certificate:
Position Summary:
The Reference and Technology Librarian (RTL) is responsible for promoting and implementing technology that will support faculty, students and staff at the University of Wisconsin Law School in their research and scholarship. The RTL shares reference and instructional duties with the other reference staff. Reports to the Head of Reference.
Additional Information:
Minimum salary is $52,000, but final negotiated pay will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Madison - the state's capital city with a population of over 230,000 - is a beautiful and affordable city that regularly makes the national "best of" lists. It offers a combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural offerings, outdoor recreation, distinctive restaurants, unique shops and vibrant nightlife.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison combines on a single campus nine schools and three colleges, enrolling approximately 40,000 students from more than 115 countries and every state in the U.S. Its 900-acre campus on the shores of Lake Mendota is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. The university's location in south central Wisconsin makes for convenient access to Milwaukee (80 miles), Chicago (150 miles) and Minneapolis (270 miles).
Contact:
Justin Boehm
justin.boehm@wisc.edu
608-890-4466
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must apply online through the Jobs at UW site: https://jobs.wisc.edu/ by the consideration date. You will required to upload a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please describe how your previous experience is relevant the required and preferred qualifications for this position.
Additional Link:
Full Position Details
NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
Applications Open: 30 Jan 2017 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: 12 Mar 2017 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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