Experiential Learning Services Librarian
The Library
Position Type: Other Academic Appointee
Chicago, IL
Feb 13, 2023
Description
The Experiential Learning Services Librarian provides reference services and
instruction for the Law School's clinical and experiential learning programs,
and coordinates the design, and delivery of the D'Angelo Law Library's
research services and learning sessions in support of those programs. The role
includes developing methods and processes to enhance the outreach and
marketing of services to clinical faculty and students while conducting
assessment to develop new services and programs to support student learning
effectively, including course-integrated research sessions and librarian-
taught legal research courses. The Experiential Learning Services Librarian
also supports the Law School clinics' mission of community engagement by
assuming the lead role in coordinating research support for the clinical
faculty. The Experiential Learning Services Librarian serves as a member of
the D'Angelo Law Library reference team and provides in-person and virtual
research assistance during scheduled shifts (including weekends on
rotation); creates web-based and print research guides, and other reference
tools, including audio/video aysnchronous instructions; serves on Library-wide
committees and task forces; and participates in local, regional, and national
professional and scholarly organizations. The Experiential Learning Services
Librarian works as part of the D'Angelo Law Library User Services department
to provide outstanding services to the Law School and University communities.
The D'Angelo Law Library contributes to the academic and scholarly success of
the University of Chicago and Law School communities by providing rich
collections and resources, maintaining a premier scholarly environment, and
delivering superior library services. D'Angelo's collections are among the
world's finest for law research and enable comprehensive access to legal
scholarship and interdisciplinary resources. D'Angelo occupies five floors in
the central tower of the Law School's Laird Bell Quadrangle and is a valued
partner in the Law School's community of scholarship, teaching, and learning.
The D'Angelo Law Library is part of the University of Chicago Library system,
working cooperatively with other campus libraries to ensure rapid access to
print and digital collections, research and study spaces, and expansive
services. D'Angelo team members foster and maintain a collaborative,
inclusive, and supportive workplace culture to provide the highest level of
service to the prolific and evolving University of Chicago Law School and
University communities.
Responsibilities
Experiential Learning Support
Assumes the lead role in providing, planning, and assessing D'Angelo Law
Library's outreach and reference activities for the Law School's clinical
and experiential learning programs, which includes coordinating with the
Law School Dean of Students Office and Office of Office Career Services
for outreach to student organizations.
In collaboration with the Instruction and Outreach Librarian coordinates
and plans for legal research training to prepare students for the practice
of law in librarian-taught courses and other programs and other D'Angelo
Law Library instruction and learning opportunities;
Participates in D'Angelo's instruction program for the Law School student
community, including the first-year legal research and writing program,
orientation activities, giving tours, various course-integrated research
sessions, and other venues, with a possibility of teaching advanced legal
research or other research courses;
Keeps abreast of current trends in instructional design and educational
technology in education and research, and technology and other skills in
the practice of law, and successfully applies new technologies to
instruction, outreach, and reference services in collaboration with the
D'Angelo Law Library reference librarians and the Associate Director for
User Services.
Reference and Research Services
Provide research support to faculty, students, and staff of the Law School
clinical program, encompassing both programmatic and scholarly support;
meet proactively with clinic faculty to ascertain research and reference
support needs, including scholarly, project, and client-oriented
activities.
Participates in a rotating reference desk schedule, including some evening
and weekend reference service;
Participates in the D'Angelo Law Library's virtual reference service and
responds to inquiries;
Conducts individual research appointments with students;
Completes faculty research requests.
Outreach
Provides coordination for the clinic and experiential learning-specific
research guides on the DLL LibGuides site; creates web-based and print
research guides, handouts, tutorials, and other research tools; and
creates content for and helps maintain the Library's web pages.
Contributes to the DLL News site and social media presences in
collaboration with the Instruction and Outreach Librarian, the Associate
Director for User Services, and other D'Angelo Law Library reference
librarians.
Collection Development
Participates in collection development, emphasizing law school course
support and overall support of the Law School experiential learning
program
Other Functions
Serves on D'Angelo Law Library and Library-wide committees and task
forces;
Participates in local, regional, and national professional and scholarly
organizations;
Attends conferences, workshops, and classes to maintain knowledge of
changing technologies and developments in law school education, law
libraries, and legal publishing;
Works on special projects; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
A JD from an ABA accredited law school (degree must be completed by start
date of employment);
Demonstrated experience with legal research materials, techniques and
strategies;
Experience using Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and other law subscription
services and Internet resources;
Demonstrated teaching ability;
Knowledge of HTML and web-authoring tools; experience with creating and
maintaining web pages;
Experience using internet-based communication tools such as blogs, RSS
feeds, and social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter;
Experience using library computer applications and desktop Windows
software;
Knowledge of current and developing information technologies and their applications to reference and instruction activities;
Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with
colleagues and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Preferred:
A graduate library degree from an ALA accredited library school
Previous experience working in an academic law library and/ or practicing
law;
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
Strong public service philosophy and a commitment to continuous
improvement and innovation.
Organizational and project management skills;
Knowledge and experience in digital scholarship tools and techniques, such
as empirical research methods;
Familiarity with graphic design tools and creating and editing audio and
visual educational material, such as tutorials;
Previous experience with Canvas or other course management software;
Knowledge of digital standards and formats, including CSS, Javascript, and
XML; and
Knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
Application Instructions
To Apply: Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and reference contact
information online through the University of Chicago's Academic Recruiting
website: Review of applications will begin after March 15, 2023. Screening
of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is
closed.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary based on qualifications and
experience. Benefits include retirement plan, insurance, and paid time off.
Questions: Contact Library Human Resources, [email protected]
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