Foreign, Comparative & International Law Librarian

University of Denver Westminster Law Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

38.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

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Job Description

Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Reference Services Coordinator, the FCIL librarian provides reference & instructional services in international, comparative & foreign law research to students, faculty & alumni of the University of Denver, including academic units outside of the Sturm College of Law. Additionally, the FCIL librarian: Provides basic & advanced instruction in international, comparative & foreign law research to library patrons. Provides lectures, workshops and tours to students from DU and the law school, as well as outside groups. Serves as the primary liaison to the International Legal Studies & the International Environmental & Natural Resources Law programs. Creates structured legal research program including presentations, handouts & evaluation. Oversees graduate students’ research work for these areas. Prepares bibliographic and other in-house materials for instructional purposes, including organization of www links in international law & natural resources. Actively maintains an awareness of current developments in the international law field through print & online sources as well as meetings & conferences. Suggests foreign, comparative & international legal & non-legal materials for addition to the law library’s collection.

Additional Info & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of at least one foreign language, with Spanish strongly preferred Teaching experience Experience with managing staff Interest in developing digital initiatives that will advance our educational mission, including experience with programs such as Access, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat and Web 2.0 technology such as blogs & wikis

HR Info

Application Process: To be considered an official applicant, you must submit your application, resume and cover letter online at http://www.du.edu/hr/employment/jobs.html. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer. Please see our extensive benefit package at www.du.eu/hr/benefits.

Posted Jul 7, 2008