Job Posting: Faculty Services/Reference Librarian

The University at Buffalo Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Faculty Services and Reference Librarian in the Law Library. This is a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure in an academic research-oriented environment. The Charles B. Sears Law Library has a collection of close to 600,000 volumes and volume equivalents and serves the research needs of the SUNY at Buffalo Law School, the University community, surrounding colleges, the local bar and bench, and the general public. The Law School, with approximately 700 JD and LLM students and 50 full-time faculty members, has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary scholarship. The position reports to the Director of the Law Library. The incumbent provides expert reference services in all areas of law and interdisciplinary subjects to the Law School community, the University at Buffalo community, attorneys, and other patrons. He or she plans and coordinates enhanced library services assisting Law School faculty with their research and teaching needs and participates in the faculty-librarian liaison program. The individual maintains the faculty publications database and the Law School and Law Library Archives. He or she trains Law School faculty research assistants in the efficient use of legal information resources. The incumbent teaches legal research in the first year research and writing program and provides support for teaching legal research in support of upper class courses. He or she participates in collection management, creates and updates legal bibliographies, and provides content for the Law Library's reference web pages. The incumbent develops and implements Web 2.0 applications for library use. The individual coordinates Law Library exhibits. Active participation in library and university committees, task forces, special projects, and initiatives is expected. The incumbent supports the Libraries’ mission which values open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and good working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

A J.D. from an accredited ABA Law School or equivalent and a Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent are required. Both degrees must be completed by the start of employment. Sound knowledge of legal systems and legal bibliography, strong legal research skills, and experience working in a law library are required. Group instruction experience is required. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with diverse groups of patrons and staff at all levels is required. Creativity and adaptability in the face of multiple simultaneous demands is desirable. Evidence of professional scholarly interest and potential to meet the University Libraries' promotion and tenure requirements is essential. The incumbent must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and a strong service orientation. Must be able to work evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in and skills to apply Web 2.0 technologies in a professional setting. Experience working in an academic law library is preferred.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $60,000

To apply: Visit https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu and search for posting number 1200140.

All applicants must apply via the UBJobs website listed above. Please include contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses) at the end of your cover letter. Review of applicants is currently underway. The anticipated date to fill this position is July 1, 2012. Candidates invited to interview for the position will be expected to give a short presentation to an intended audience of first-year Law students.

The University at Buffalo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic University community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.

Open Position: Library Technical Assistant (Public Services) Albany Law School

LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – PUBLIC SERVICES
http://www.albanylaw.edu/sub.php?navigation_id=2138

Albany Law School seeks a Library Technical Assistant – Public Services. Responsibilities include: interlibrary loan processing, maintaining circulation system records using manual and online (SirsiDynix) methods, recovery of overdue materials, oversight of student assistants; filing and other associated duties.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree and one year of related library experience; Associate’s degree with more extensive library experience considered. Ability to retrieve and shelve books and move loaded book carts required. Experience with MS Office Suite desirable. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and have excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

Albany Law School offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

Albany Law School
Attn: Director of Human Resources
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208-3494
Fax: (518) 445-3262
E-mail: humanresources@albanylaw.edu

Albany Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NELLCO conference to be held in Albany, NY

An announcement from NELLCO https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=28513

What, when, where
NELLCO Symposium 2012: Content, Collaboration, Curation, Innovation03/12/2012 - 03/13/2012
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208

Inaugural NELLCO Symposium
You won't want to miss this inaugural annual event! The NELLCO Symposium is a meeting created by and for law librarians. Based on the results of a member survey taken earlier in the year, NELLCO's goal for this meeting is to provide a venue for true exchange and collaboration, and hands-on skill building.

This interactive event consists of two full days, with the first day dedicated to Content and Collaboration. Industry partners and law librarians will have the opportunity for robust exchanges in small classroom settings. Companies actively involved with the law library community will have the opportunity to provide product training, demo new products, host focus groups, or offer content sessions of interest.

Also on day one, NELLCO Interest Groups, including Acquisitions, Interlibrary Loan, IT, and Reference, will
hold brief meetings to explore and expand on their collaboration efforts. Holding Interest Group meetings during this event will allow attendees to participate in more than one interest group without travelling to many different locations throughout the year.

Day two offers a series of hour long content sessions and workshops aligned with the remaining themes: Curation and Innovation. Some of the sessions on day two will include Reverse Strategic Planning, an innovative technique for examining your library's infrastructure, and Twitter 101, during which participants will set up their own Twitter account, generate their first tweet, and learn how and whom to follow (@nellcoinc!). Theresa McCue will offer sessions throughout the day on using the new NELLCO website for trials, acquisitions and renewals. We hope to offer sessions on managing a budget, managing your time, and improving your effectiveness as a speaker. As soon as we have finalized the agenda we will post it here.

The NELLCO Symposium promises lively interaction between law librarians and content providers in an informal and collegial environment. In addition to the excellent networking opportunities, a special ticketed evening event will be held at the New York State Museum, Library and Archives. Pictured here at night. (Photo by Albert Gnidica)

Please plan to join us here in March and be part of the success of this new event!

Job posting: Acquisitions Specialist (Albany Law School)

LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - ACQUISITIONS SPECIALIST
                                                                                                       
Albany Law School seeks a Library Technical Assistant - Acquisitions Specialist. Responsibilities include placing orders for new library material, receiving new titles, creating and maintaining acquisitions records in an integrated library system (SirsiDynix Symphony), selecting and importing MARC records from OCLC WorldCat database, corresponding with vendors and publishers, preparing invoices for payment, and maintaining the library's financial records. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to accomplish multiple tasks in a busy environment. 

Qualifications include:  Bachelor's Degree and one year of related library experience; Associate's Degree with more extensive experience considered. Familiarity with cataloging methods and MARC bibliographic coding. Familiarity with bookkeeping/accounting methods preferred. Excellent communication skills. Experience with personal computers and MS Windows. Experience with MS Excel desirable. Ability to lift boxes up to 25 lbs and move loaded book trucks. 

Albany Law School offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: 

Albany Law School
Attn: Director of Human Resources
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, New York 12208-3494

Fax:  (518) 445-3262
E-mail: humanresources@albanylaw.edu

Albany Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ALLUNY Newsletter, Volume 36, Issue 3, Winter 2011

Greetings!

The Winter 2011 issue of the ALLUNY newsletter is now available: http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/2011-03winter.pdf

Updated web page: http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/newslett.asp
 
This is my last issue as editor, although I will remain a part of the Newsletter Team. It's been a wonderful couple of years serving as your editor, thank you everyone in ALLUNY for providing me with such an incredible learning experience, especially Nancy Babb, who brought me into the adventure. And thanks once again, as always, to everyone for all of your hard work on this issue.
 
Enjoy,
Venessa

Digital Resources Librarian at Cornell Law Library

Digital Resources Librarian at Cornell Law Library

Cornell University is located in scenic Ithaca on a hill above Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and University offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. The Law School has approximately 620 J.D. students, 75 LL.M. students, 25 J.S.D. students, and 52 full-time faculty, and is the home of the Legal Information Institute. The Law Library houses over 700,000 volumes and disseminates extensive legal information through its web site. The Library promotes a challenging environment which supports the use of new technologies with a tradition of excellent services. Professionals and support staff work closely with the Law School and the University Library. The Law Library is part of the Cornell University Library system, and advancement is through the CUL promotion process.

Responsibilities: The Digital Resources Librarian is responsible for overseeing electronic subscriptions: trials, authentications, passwords and licenses. The Librarian works together with the library’s research and technology coordinator to maintain and add content to the library’s website. He or she will also assist in implementing and providing instruction in the use of new technologies for library staff and law school faculty.

In addition, the Librarian provides extensive reference and research service to the law school and university communities in Anglo-American, international, and foreign law. The Library has an active faculty liaison program, in which this position participates by offering current awareness, student research training, and assistance with scholarship. The Librarian is an instructor in a variety of courses and workshops, including the first year Lawyering course and various research courses for upper level credit, and has the title of Lecturer in Law.

The Law Library promotes an environment where creativity and innovation are highly valued. The Digital Resources Librarian participates in library planning committees and task forces; engages in campus, regional and national professional organizations and collaborative activities; and is expected to be professionally active, representing the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.

Requirements: M.L.I.S., and J.D. from ABA accredited school; strong service orientation; experience with creating and maintaining websites; implementing current information technologies, including social media; knowledge of legal research strategies; proficiency in online searching; teaching ability; excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and function in a collegial, teamwork-oriented environment which emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary library reference and research services.

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of two years professional academic law library or related experience; teaching experience; ability to assist faculty and students with technology.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university retirement contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options). Professional travel funding available.

To apply, please visit Cornell University’s job opportunities and application web site at http://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/internal/index.html and see job number 16483. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the posting will close on December 14, 2011. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Salary is competitive. Position is available immediately.

For more information, contact Pat Court, Associate Law Librarian, 607.255.5853, pgc1@cornell.edu.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

State Bar Journals

Here's a link to a neat collection of state bar journals from Drake University Law Library:

http://libguides.law.drake.edu/content.php?pid=86467&sid=643483