Librarian, Reference Law
cleveland state universityAkron, OH
Librarian, Reference Law
cleveland state universityAkron, OH
7 days ago
Occupations
Librarians and Media Collections SpecialistsLibrary Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherAbout the role
Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning
Provides high-quality legal and specialized research and reference services to students and faculty of the College of Law, as well as university stakeholders, members of the legal community, and the public. Conducts reference interviews, bibliographic research, legal research, and information and content analysis to help users effectively identify and evaluate legal information. Participates in scheduled reference desk coverage, including evening and general reference rotations, to ensure consistent access to research assistance. Develops, maintains, and monitors online research guides and other web-based resources for consistency, accessibility, and usefulness. Contributes research and content to the Library blog and social media and develops and updates instructional materials for the Legal Research Seminar series. Assists with collection development and may participate in technical services activities that support access to and organization of library resources. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree, in library and information science ( MLIS ), information management, or related field from an ALA -accredited institution or Juris Doctorate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in conducting legal research and reference services.
Experience creating research guides in web-based research guides platform.
Experience conducting reference interviews.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Ability to accept and implement constructive feedback.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and have a "Customer Focus" attitude and delivery.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Power Point.
Requisition Number
Requisition Number PT0703966S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting 12/31/2029
Special Instructions to Applicants
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Schedule determined by supervisor and may include hours outside of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
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Full Time/Part Time
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Posted Date
Posted Date 09/21/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Review Begins
Review Begins 09/28/2026
Tentative Start Date
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* Do you have a Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS), information management, or related field from an ALA-accredited institution or Juris Doctorate?
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Experience level
Mid
Location
Akron, OH
Occupation
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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