Research Librarian

3 weeks ago


Singapore National University of Singapore Full time
Job Title:

Research Librarian - Law (NUS Libraries)

Posting Start Date: 11/11/2024

Job Description

NUS Libraries invites applications for the position of Research Librarian - Law (Assistant Librarian / Librarian / Senior Librarian/Principal Librarian). This position will be part of the Education, Research and Enterprise Partnership Cluster, which aims to drive innovative services for influential research, quality education, and visionary enterprise.

To provide dedicated research support and specialized library services to the Faculty of Law at NUS, enhancing legal research capabilities, supporting curriculum delivery, and ensuring access to a robust and relevant legal collection, the Law Librarian will play a key role in developing and teaching legal research programs, offering customized research consultations, and fostering interdisciplinary initiatives that align with NUS Libraries' mission to drive impactful research and quality education.

Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Develop and build partnerships with NUS Faculty of Law to provide library programmes and services.
  2. Develop, implement, assess, and manage the legal research programmes, including teaching the legal research component of the Year 1 legal research and writing course, advanced legal research in Upper Year, or graduate research tutorials.
  3. Provide customized research consultations, workshops, and talks for different user groups.
  4. Develop and implement new interdisciplinary or library-wide programmes and services.
  5. Develop and maintain a robust and relevant legal collection to meet the teaching and research needs of NUS.
  6. Create and update learning resources such as library research guides and digital learning objects to accelerate self-directed learning.
  7. Establish partnerships with stakeholders to deliver library programmes in curriculum and research in innovative ways, such as incorporating existing and emerging technology and tools in teaching and learning.
  8. Maintain a strong understanding of research matters such as open access, publishing trends, and research visibility and impact in the context of higher education.
  9. Keep abreast of trends and developments by participating in professional development activities and contributing to librarianship through writing and presenting on various platforms.
  10. Work together with colleagues from other library clusters to drive cross-cluster collaborations and projects to enhance library services, innovation, and knowledge transfer for impact.
  11. Lead/contribute to the strategic growth and development of NUS Libraries' services, spaces, and collection.
  12. Other related tasks, as assigned.
Qualifications
  1. Degree in Law (L.L.B. or J.D) is required.
  2. Postgraduate Degree in Library and Information Science/Management is preferred.
  3. Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate library programmes for individuals and groups at different levels.
  4. Advanced knowledge of major legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw and multidisciplinary academic databases.
  5. Strong understanding of the legal research process and effective use of print and electronic sources of law.
  6. Prior experience in an academic library or research setting is an advantage.
  7. Familiarity with performing legal research in an academic, court, or law firm setting is highly desirable.
  8. Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
  9. An enthusiastic team player with a genuine interest in law librarianship.
  10. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, library users, and other stakeholders.
  11. Ability to be flexible and adaptable in working with a diverse team of staff in a dynamic environment.

Interested applicants are invited to write in with a cover letter and detailed resume. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Libraries

Department: Education, Research and Enterprise Partnerships

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID: 26967

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