Description

 DuFour Law Library at The Catholic University of America School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Reference Librarian. This position is ideal for an ambitious librarian who is ready to join an experienced, collegial team that is committed to reimagining library services for our patrons. The successful candidate will actively support law school programs, co-curricular activities, and faculty scholarship. We offer generous vacation, holiday and retirement benefits, in addition to work from home opportunities. The Law Library fosters respect for all community members by providing an inclusive learning and work environment. Come join a welcoming and diverse team of librarians committed to providing excellent customer service.  A Librarian will be at AALL in Denver to answer your questions and collect resumes!

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library is located on the campus of The Catholic University of America, the largest university campus in the District of Columbia, and a short Metro ride to downtown D.C. and Capitol Hill. The campus is ideally situated in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., one of the most vibrant and exciting communities in the city.

Position Description

• Provide in-person and virtual legal and non-legal reference and research services to the Law School’s faculty, students, administration, and alumni, as well as the larger CUA community and the general public.
• Teach legal research classes in the first-year legal writing and research program.
• Teach legal research classes in upper-division courses and academic programs including the opportunity to teach in the American Law Program in Krakow, Poland.
• Create and update online research guides and other digital content. In addition, assist in the administration of the Library’s virtual exam database.
• Collaborate with other librarians in collection analysis, evaluation, and selection of materials to support the curriculum and faculty research interests.
• Support faculty scholarship through work with the law library's institutional repository and the creation and maintenance of materials promoting faculty scholarship.
• Participate on Law Library committees, task forces, and projects, including the current Library-wide effort to migrate to a new ILS. 
• The hours for this position are usually Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm, however the reference librarians also participate in a weekend rotation with other librarians.

Please see the full position description here.

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution preferred.
• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution is required.
• Entry-level and experienced law librarians are encouraged to apply.
• Expertise in legal bibliography and legal research methodologies preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to effectively teach and present is required.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively is required.

Apply now!