Law Librarian for Reference Services (part-time, temporary) Job at New River Com

Overview

Law Librarian for Reference Services (part-time, temporary) — Department : Law School; Campus : Queens. Reports to : Christopher Anderson, Deputy Director for Library Services. The position provides reference and research services to law faculty and students on a part-time temporary basis at least through the end of the fall 2025 academic semester. Reference services are provided on-site during the following hours : Monday – Thursday 9am–6pm and Friday 9am–3pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform ready reference and in-depth research on both scholarly and practice-centered legal topics using online and print resources.
• Support law students conducting research to fulfill the law school's scholarly writing requirement.
• Support law journal members for the law school's 5 student journals in locating material for source-gathering and citation checking.
• Support students and faculty in the law school's clinical program conducting research for live-client clinics.
• Support faculty with small-scale research projects and work closely with student research assistants as they work on larger faculty research projects.

Competencies

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment, specifically in the Law Library. This position is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers and printers, but is also required to use specialized hardware and software unique to the provision of library services.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work; reach with hands and arms; push rolling carts filled with print material; and communicate with other employees and library users. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Employees may encounter dust and / or book mold while working in the Law Library. The book mold has been evaluated by the University\'s Department of Environmental Health & Safety and air quality testing has been completed with satisfactory results. Regular mold remediation work takes place throughout the year.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

The position is part-time and on-site. Working hours will be set by the Deputy Director for Library Services, but will only be scheduled Monday through Thursday between 9am and 6pm, and Friday between 9am and 3pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for the position.

Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC\'s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $50 - $60 per hour. St. John\'s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate\'s work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Important Note - St. John\'s is NOT an E-Verify Employer

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John\'s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John\'s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, visit the positions page.

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