Job Description
Our law library is engaged in developing new services, methods of access, and innovative pedagogy to meet the needs of current and future legal researchers. This fellowship provides an opportunity for a recent library and/or law school graduate to fully participate in those endeavors. This one-year fellowship will serve as a foundational experience for a new law librarian to start his or her career. You can find out more information about the law library fellow here: http://lawlibrary.colorado.edu/law-library-fellow.
Additional Info & Requirements
Required:
• Ability to solve problems;
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines;
• Service-oriented, friendly;
• Detail-oriented, creative, flexible, and able to work as a member of a team; and
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred:
• Familiarity with legal resources;
• Reference desk, help desk, or other customer service experience;
• Teaching, training, or other instruction experience;
• Experience using technology tools for teaching, presentations, or website content creation;
• Experience managing social media for a group or organization;
• Knowledge of integrated library systems, especially Innovative Interfaces, Inc. and discovery platforms;
• Familiarity searching, creating, and maintaining digital repositories; or
• Familiarity with MARC, Dublin Core, LC classification and LCSH standards.
The Community
The University of Colorado Law School’s William A. Wise Law Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and service-driven individual to serve as a Law Library Fellow/Lecturer to help us in shaping services and collections for 21st century learners, educators, and scholars. The Wise Law Library is a state-of-the-art facility that houses the largest collection of legal materials in Colorado. The Law Library supports the vision of the law school: A supportive and diverse community of scholars and students in a place that inspires vigorous pursuit of ideas, critical analysis, and civic engagement in order to advance the rule of law in an open, sustainable society.
HR Info
Please direct any questions about the position to:
Nick Harrell, Student Services & Outreach Librarian
William A. Wise Law Library
University of Colorado Law School
402 UCB, 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr., Rm. 217
Boulder, CO 80309-0402
Phone: 303-492-4649 Fax: 303-492-2707
niha3644@colorado.edu
Applications are due by April 8, 2016; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following application materials to Nick Harrell by email to niha3644@colorado.edu.
• Cover letter with a detailed statement of qualifications and interest;
• Résumé;
• Unofficial Transcripts; and
• Three reference names and contact information, and including one letter of reference that speaks to the applicant’s ability to perform well in the position, as outlined above.