TWO POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. COMPUTER SERVICES LIBRARIAN
2. EVENING REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Computer Services Librarian
Northwestern University Law Library solicits applications for the position
of Computer Services Librarian to begin August, 1993.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Computer Services Librarian is responsible for the
Library's public services computer operations. Responsible for planning,
coordinating, and assisting in online research and computer training for
students, faculty, and staff; assists in acquisitions decisions for online
and electronic format materials; maintains Library Computer Lab (12 IBMs and
clones, 2 Mac Classics--no network at present but one in the preliminary
discussion stage); supervises Computer Lab monitors during the academic
year; prepares guides to use of Comuter Lab and online services; provides
reference services to faculty, students, and outside patrons. Works one
weekend day each week.
REQUIREMENTS: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; familiarity with
Westlaw/LEXIS and other electronic databases; demonstrated familiarity with
and interest in trends in law library computing, including the use of Internet resources;
familiarity with MS-DOS and Macintosh computers; enthusiasm; excellent
communication skills. PREFER: JD; law library experience.
Evening Reference Librarian
Northwestern University Law Library solicits applications for the position
of Evening Reference Librarian to begin June, 1993.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Evening Reference Librarian is responsible for the
operation of the Library four evenings and one weekend day. Provides
reference service to law school faculty, students, and outside patrons;
coordinates the Library's current awareness activities; participates in
Westlaw and LEXIS training; prepares library guides; supervises two
full-time library assistants and student shelvers; coordinates collection
management activities including shelving and collection maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; demonstrated legal research
skills; enthusiasm; excellent communication skills. PREFER: JD; law
library experience; general familiarity with computers.
To apply for either position, send letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to:
Christopher Simoni
Associate Director/
Head of Public Services
Northwestern University Law Library
357 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
positions are filled.
Northwestern University is an EEO/AA employer. Work eligibility verified
upon employment. Minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Chris Simoni 312/503-8449 (voice)
Northwestern University Law Library 312/503-9230 (fax)
357 E. Chicago Avenue c-simoni@nwu.edu
Chicago, IL 60611
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