Reference Assistant/Associate Librarian (Open Rank- Based on qualifications)

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Closing Date:

10/19/2024

Type of Position:

LibraryNo

Job Type:

Regular No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Law Library Resourceshttps://law.uark.edu/library/

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas School of Law is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a 12-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant or associate librarian (based on qualifications) starting in the 2024-2025 academic year as a Reference Librarian.

Reporting to the Head of Public Services, the Reference Librarian provides reference, outreach, and support services to the University of Arkansas School of Law’s students, faculty, and staff as well as alumni, the local bar, and other users throughout the State of Arkansas.

Key responsibilities include: providing exceptional reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the public on multiple reference shifts each week, assisting with in-depth research requests from faculty, as well as participating in the law library’s teaching activities including the delivery of guest lectures, workshops, library tours, and the development of for-credit courses. Additionally, the Reference Librarian is responsible for developing, updating and maintaining research guides and other online instructional materials, participating in collection development activities including the selection of monographs and evaluation of databases and other resources, contributing to patron-focused outreach activities to build awareness of the library’s resources and services. The Reference Librarian will also be contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of department policies and projects, engaging in scholarship, service, and professional development activities at the local, regional, and national levels, and participating in faculty governance and serving as a member of library, law school, and university committees. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school conferred by the start of employment

• M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school conferred by the start of employment

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for working closely with students and faculty

• Demonstrate expertise in legal research

• Demonstrate strong service orientation and communication skills

• Demonstrate the ability and desire to stay abreast of emerging technologies

• Demonstrate the ability to manage projects and competing priorities

• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one to three years experience providing reference service or research assistance in an academic law library

• Record of scholarship or professional service relevant to law librarianship

• Teaching experience

• Law practice experience

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Proof of Veteran StatusRachel Whitman
Kelsey Spry

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes