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Assistant Law Librarian - Diversity Fellowship, Cornell Law School Library (apply by Oct. 27)

  • 1.  Assistant Law Librarian - Diversity Fellowship, Cornell Law School Library (apply by Oct. 27)

    Posted Oct 24, 2017 12:28 PM

    Assistant Law Librarian - Diversity Fellowship


    http://careers.aallnet.org/jobs/10380089/assistant-law-librarian-diversity-fellowship


    "Cornell Law Library is currently accepting applications for the Law Library Diversity Fellowship. 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. The position is a fully funded, one or two year appointment for recent graduates with a JD and MLIS. 


    We value qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences. 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 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 for each Fellow will be developed to balance individual goals and interests with the Cornell Law Library's needs for new initiatives. In addition, the Fellow's professional interests will be supported with conference travel funding, a mentoring program, specialized training, continuing education, participation on library committees, and possible administrative assignments.

    The start date for the position is negotiable based on the successful candidate's availability, and the starting salary is $60,000. The job posting for this position will close on Friday, October 27, 2017.


     To apply, please visit this link. Applications will be reviewed as received."