Assistant Librarian, Cornell Law Library Diversity Fellowship
Candidates should include in their cover letter a description of their knowledge and experience that demonstrates engagement in underrepresented communities and the ability to transfer this asset to a research, learning, and instructional context. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. For more information, contact Thomas Mills, Director for Collections & Faculty Services, at 607-255-5859, or twm26@cornell.edu.
Cornell Law Library is committed to diversity and is actively seeking to foster and support the growth and development of librarians from underrepresented groups through the Law Library Diversity Fellowship. We value qualified candidates who can enrich our community with variety of backgrounds and experiences.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Diversity Fellowship is designed for recent JD/MLS graduates who want the opportunity to learn about academic law libraries and acquire core competencies and skills in research, scholarship and instruction. The program allows the Library Fellow, who reports to the Head of Research and Instruction, the unique opportunity to work in a variety of functional areas, explore new information technologies, collaborate on projects, and to participate in a challenging and rewarding work environment. A flexible program will be developed to balance the Fellow’s individual goals and interests with the Law Library’s needs. In addition, the Fellow's professional interests will be supported with a mentoring program, specialized training, continuing education, and participation on library committees.
This is a fully funded one or two-year appointment, dependent on the successful candidate’s preference, available on July 1, 2017. The start date is negotiable. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements:
- JD/MLS from ABA- and ALA-accredited institutions respectively. Graduation from either program should be within the last three years.
- Knowledge of legal research strategies.
- Strong service orientation.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and function in a collegial, teamwork-oriented environment that emphasizes customer service and delivery of exemplary library research services
Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. For more information, contact Thomas Mills, Director for Collections & Faculty Services, at 607-255-5859, or twm26@cornell.edu.