Temporary Legal Research Librarian
Suffolk UniversityDescription
The Temporary Legal Research Librarian will help support the law school’s faculty and students in their research endeavors and assist patrons at the research desk.
Primary/Principal Responsibilities:
- Staff the research desk and provide research assistance, training, and reference support to law school students, alumni, and members of the bar
- Provide research support to law school faculty
- Additional duties as assigned by the Director and Associate Director for Public Services
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science completed or in the process of being completed. JD degree is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated relevant work experience
- Proficiency with LibGuides, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness
- Emotional and cultural intelligence with proven ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be creative and proactive
- Standard hours for this position are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.