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Reference Librarian & Library Webmaster
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Position Information
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| Description: |
The Gould Law Library of Touro Law Center is seeking candidates for the
position of Reference Librarian & Library Webmaster. The successful
candidate will provide reference and research services to students,
faculty, staff, alumni, and Friends of the Library.
The Law Center is located in Central Islip, on the south shore of Long
Island, an hour from New York City. The technologically up-to-date
facility is adjacent to federal and state court buildings. Fifty full-
time committed and enthusiastic law faculty members provide a practice-
oriented educational curriculum to approximately 800 students in both
full-time day and part-time evening programs. The library contains
over 430,000 volumes and equivalents, and provides access to many
electronic resources. The staff includes ten professional librarians
and twelve support staff. More information on Touro Law Center is
available at http://www.tourolaw.edu
Under the direction of the Head of Public Services, the librarian in
this position will be responsible for providing reference service and
research support, including: sharing reference desk hours; providing
research training for law students; maintaining the library?s web
pages; coordinating access to the library?s subscription databases;
utilizing online social networking to publicize library activities;
assisting faculty members with online course management; creating
online legal research tutorials; keeping current with evolving
technologies; participating in professional organizations; and
contributing to law library scholarship.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Medical,
dental, disability, and tax-deferred pension, tuition, and flexible
spending account benefits are available.
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| Requirements: |
Required: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; MLS or
equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution; and strong
writing skills. Candidates possessing one degree and currently studying
to complete the second degree are welcome to apply.
Preferred: Knowledge of the Innovative Interfaces integrated library
system. Although web editing experience is preferred, candidates with
an interest in technology who wish to develop expertise will be given
consideration.
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| Other Information: |
Touro Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please submit applications by email with requested documents and
references as Word attachments. |
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Salary Information:
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Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. |
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Contact Information
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| Contact Name: |
James G. Durham, Head of Public Services |
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email |
| Contact Email: |
jdurham@tourolaw.edu |
| Contact Phone #: |
631-761-7155 |
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Date Posted:
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October 25, 2009 |
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Employer Information
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| Name: |
Gould Law Library - Touro Law Center |
| Address: |
Gould Law Library - Touro Law Center
255 Eastview Drive |
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Central Islip |
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NY |
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11722 |
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| Web Site: |
http://www.tourolaw.edu/library |
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