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Temporary Law Library Reference Librarian
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Position Number: 5940441
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Libraries

Temporary Law Library Reference Librarian

Seattle University

Temporary Law Library Reference Librarian

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Months Per Year:

Employment Status: Part-Time

Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, purses excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Temporary Law Library Reference Librarian

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Hours per Week: 15 to 20

Seattle University School of Law Library has an exciting opportunity for a part-time appointment for a Temporary Law Library Reference Librarian to join our reference team. The appointment period would begin as soon as possible and end February 23, 2025. This position reports to the Associate Director.

Responsibilities: Provide research, reference assistance, and instruction to law students, law faculty, and other law library patrons. Create online research guides and collaborate on library special projects. Provide reference services via Zoom, email or in person. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

An ABA-accredited J.D. degree or equivalent is required.
Requires proficiency with online legal research sources including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, and other legal databases.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse constituency of law students, law faculty, alumni, staff, and outside patrons.
Able to use MS products including Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and Excel.
Strong service orientation is essential, as well as outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to learn emerging legal technologies and instruct students and faculty how to use such technologies.

Desirable Qualifications:

An ALA-accredited MLS degree is preferred.
Law library or other related educational work experience is preferred.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: 35-37 dollars an hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Hybrid Eligible

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of an introductory work period. This may mean that a hybrid eligible role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the university's discretion.

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2649&site=2