Friday, February 26, 2016

New issue of ALLUNY Newsletter now available

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Just in time for your weekend reading pleasure -- the latest issue of ALLUNY Newsletter is now available at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/2015-03winter.pdf.

Past issues and more info are also linked at http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/alluny/newslett.asp

Enjoy, enjoy, and let's hear it for editor Barbara Briggs and all the contributors. Thanks, everyone!

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

SCOTUS Visualization Project Shows Lines of Cases -- Literally

SCOTUS Visualization Project Shows Lines of Cases -- Literally

Positions available in New York City

Lewis Search Group is currently recruiting for 2 positions in New York City:

Reference Librarian
Minimum of 2+ years in a law library setting. Strong time mgmt, organization, prioritization, excellent academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills. Must work well under pressure. Master's Degree in Library/Information Science or related law firm, academic, or corporate experience.

Information Specialist
Minimum of 2+ years in a law library setting. Strong time mgmt, organization, prioritization, excellent academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills. Must work well under pressure. Master's Degree in Library/Information Science or related law firm, academic, or corporate experience.

For more information, and to apply for these positions, please contact:

Clinton Lewis | President
Lewis Search Group
Direct:(646) 535-4730 | Cell:(646) 823-5944
Email: clinton@lewissearchgroup.com
Website: www.lewissearchgroup.com

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Position opening: Access Services Librarian, Albany Law School

Albany Law School seeks applicants for the position of Access Services Librarian in its Schaffer Law Library.

The Access Services Librarian supervises the library’s circulation, interlibrary loan, reserves, legal supplementation, and collection maintenance. Hires, trains, and supervises library personnel and work-study students in these areas. Supervises the implementation and enforcement of library access and use policies and procedures. Participates on the reference librarian team, schedules reference desk coverage, and coordinates faculty research requests. Manages access to the library’s electronic resources and troubleshoots technical issues. Provides library instruction and participates in the law library management. The Access Services Librarian reports to the Director of the Library.

Qualifications include: Accredited MLS degree or equivalent and accredited Juris Doctor degree. At least two years of professional experience supervising staff and students in access services functions and at least two years of professional legal reference experience. Teaching experience preferred. Ability to demonstrate a strong service ethic in an academic library setting. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment using excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Demonstrated flexibility to embrace and adapt to change.

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 committed to recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce.