Librarian - Law

Position Summary:

This position performs a variety of library functions. The primary responsibilities include cataloging, metadata creation and maintenance, generating reports in the integrated library system (ILS), and processing course reserves. This librarian is a member of the circulation team, which includes staffing the circulation desk and retrieving resources to support the research efforts of the Cardozo School of Law community. In addition to these responsibilities, this librarian will maintain and update the library website content and participate in some collection development activities.

Work Schedule: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM, M-F 35 hours per week

Position Responsibilities:

Performs professional duties related to providing library collections and services for the University community.

• Performs library Collection Development and Collection Management tasks, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Selecting library materials for acquisition - physical and electronic monographic and serials materials, databases, websites, etc.
  • Monitoring library materials expenditures
  • Developing approval plans
  • Implementing electronic reserves services
  • Monitoring product and service interfaces and making adjustments as warranted
  
  
  
  
• Implementing electronic reserves services
  
  
  
  • Filtering course syllabi and interfacing with faculty about additional course materials and copyright restrictions
  • Organizing, scanning, and making reserve materials accessible
  • Updating, maintaining, and reviewing course reserve pages
  
  
  
  
• Guides Library patrons in the use of library resources and research by:
  
  
  
  • Providing one-on-one reference service in person, via phone, via phone, email, "ask" service, texting, chat, and/or other developing technologies or modes of communication
  • Teaching library classes, designing instructional courses, and implementing new and developing methodologies
  • Creating guides to library research
  • Developing content for library web pages
  
  
  
  
• Performs cataloging and metadata services for library materials, both physical and electronic; trains cataloging support staff and reviews their work; ensures the integrity of the OPAC; participates in study, analysis, and review of developments in the cataloging and metadata fields, and contributes to departmental decisions regarding their implementation
• Plans the utilization of library space, facilities, and projects
• Stays current with developments in the library profession, copyright regulations, research trends, and methods and modes of scholarly communication. Exhibits initiative in promoting the integration of new approaches and technologies into the University's library services
• Engages in research and professional activities such as publication, lectures, participation in library organizations and meetings, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This position creates, maintains, and reviews bibliographic metadata representing library holdings. As part of this position, the librarian interacts with the Cardozo School of Law community at the circulation desk and is expected to meet the cataloging needs of the law library

Experience & Educational Background:

Required:

• MLS or equivalent

Preferred:

• Proficiency in reading Hebrew
• Experience with integrated library systems, including FOLIO

Skills & Competencies:

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, using sound judgment and self-discipline to complete tasks effectively in the absence of a supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve challenges and develop innovative solutions and strategies
• Demonstrated customer service skills, including adaptability, active listening, conflict resolution, effective communication, and patience
• Accuracy, thoroughness, precision, and ability to focus on detail without losing sight of the big picture
• Intermediate skill level for Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of cataloging and circulation features of integrated library systems
• Working knowledge of library technology, including computers, printers, and scanners
• Adheres to ethical standards and integrity in decision-making and professional interactions
• Working in a collaborative and collegial space
• Effective communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing)

Application Instructions:

Resume Required

Salary Range:

1199 New Hire rate:$31.76 and 1199 One Year of Service rate $32.41

About Us:

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is a leader in legal education, located in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The law school is renowned for its program in intellectual property, which includes the FAME Center for Fashion, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Law. Cardozo Law has a long tradition of public advocacy and is the birthplace of the Innocence Project and the home of our Center for Rights and Justice. Cardozo offers a world-class faculty and encourages creative thinking and innovation in the legal profession. Cardozo provides students with a strong foundation in legal theory combined with practical hands-on experience in a variety of areas, including criminal law, civil rights law, and business law. The school prides itself on creating a vibrant and warm community for faculty, staff, and students.

A division of Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law School offers an excellent compensation package and a broad range of employee benefit plans. The law school is a secular institution within a religious university and welcomes people of all religions, ethnic backgrounds, races, and sexual identities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.