Reference and Access Services Librarian

California Western School of Law (CWSL), San Diego seeks applicants for a Reference and Access Services Librarian (Reference Librarian). The Reference Librarian manages the circulation desk, hires, and manages student workers. This position provides general legal reference services to the law school faculty, students, staff, alumni, the bench, bar and other authorized users. Provides formal and informal bibliographic instruction, including teaching Legal Research.

The primary responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Performs all duties and responsibilities with a team approach and is able to collaborate well with other professionals
• Provide reference assistance at the reference desk, which may include evening and weekend hours;
• Manage Circulation desk.
• Hire and manage circulation desk student workers.
• Provide specialized services to the law faculty, including advanced research, bibliographies and current awareness;
• Prepare bibliographies and other user aids, including multimedia tutorials, lessons, and guides;
• Maintain the Library?s online resources webpage (currently a LibGuide);
• Provide individual instruction on the use of resources in print, electronic and other formats;
• Distribute WESTLAW/LEXIS account information to faculty, staff and students;
• In charge of Library when on duty during weekend and evening hours;
• Fill in at the circulation desk as needed.
• Improve or automate processes as needed.
• Work with appropriate level of assistance, instruction and supervision.
• Proactively advise the Head of Reference & Access Services of project status, potential issues and overall project progress.
• Perform, with team approach, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master?s degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited library school or enrollment in such a program.
• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school preferred.
• Prior academic law library experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Must possess a high level of computer skills and proficiency using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge and proficiency in social media is required.
• Must be familiar with Internet search engines.
• Must be highly proficient with legal research databases such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and familiar with other legal and government resources.
• Must possess knowledge of effective internet search properties.
• Aptitude for learning new technology will be beneficial.

CWSL COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the California Western School of Law policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated. The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the school will be required to participate in CWSL?s COVID-19 testing program. Further information can be found on our website at

to complete an application through the CWSL Career Center website or visit our website at and search Current Job Openings.

Salary: $67,980.00 (Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.)

Resume and Cover Letter required.

Application open until filled, initial application review starts on 04/15/2024.

About us:

Established in 1924, CWSL is an ABA accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school located in downtown San Diego, California. CWSL has the distinction of being San Diego?s oldest law school. CWSL is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President?s Pro Bono Service Award, and the federal government?s President?s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The law school is also home to numerous outstanding programs, including the California Innocence Project, Community Law Project, and New Media Rights Program. The faculty are dedicated to teaching, research, and service to the community. Detailed information is available at

The law school offers competitive benefits for eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• Generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (depending on which plan/level the employee elects).
• 403 (b) Employer Retirement contribution of 8% (up to 8k per year) Fully and immediately vested.
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Reduced Summer Work Schedule (paid).
• Paid Winter Break (week of x-mas through new year)
• Additional 10+ Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs

Perks:

• Little Italy/Downtown location for convenient access to great restaurants and after-hour activities.
• Free on-campus parking facilities provided.
• Employee engagement events held both virtually and on-campus.
• On-Campus Convenience Store.
• Complimentary bottomless Specialty Coffee.
• Use of on-campus Law Library facilities.

California Western School of Law is committed to using the law to prevent and solve human and societal problems. In conjunction with our mission - to train ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society and equipped to use the law effectively and creatively on behalf of all members of society - we value a rich diversity among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as in the larger communities of which we are a part.

The law school is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The law school provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.