Western New England University School of Law is seeking a service-oriented
individual to serve as our Research/Emerging Technologies Librarian. This
Librarian plays a unique role in ensuring that the Law Library takes full
advantage of existing technologies and investigates and adapts new
technologies for acquiring, organizing, and presenting legal information while
also providing the high level of research assistance for which our Library is
known. Additionally, this position's responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, helping to maintain the library's web presence including creating
and maintaining LibGuide Research Guides, maintaining our Digital Commons
scholarly repository and SSRN Research Paper Series; acting as liaison to our
IT department for upgrading, installing, and troubleshooting equipment,
software and other applications; developing expertise with our integrated
library system, Innovate Interfaces, Inc.; managing our Interlibrary Loan
program; participating in the library's instructional programs; and acting as
liaison to assigned faculty members.

  
Requirements

  
J. D. and M.L.S. from accredited institutions; demonstrated knowledge of basic
and advanced legal research sources (print and online); experience developing
web resources and custom applications; knowledge of the use of technology in
libraries; strong service orientation and the ability to interact and to
communicate effectively with faculty, students, colleagues, and public
patrons; ability to work both independently and in a collaborative collegial
environment; excellent communication skills. Reference experience strongly
preferred.

  
Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational
institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus
in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,700
students, including 2,550 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate,
graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and
Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.

  
For full consideration please apply by March 31, 2013. Competitive salary and
excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse and
dependent children. Send cover letter, resume and the names and phone numbers
of three references to Myra Quick, Manager of Employment and Employee
Development, Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield,
MA 01119. Electronic submissions are encouraged and may be sent to [log in to unmask]

  
Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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