InfoBrief

• Carrels located on the first, fourth, new ground, and basement floors may be reserved for one semester at a time by 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs, and exchange students.
  • Students may reserve carrels in person at the Law Library on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday, September 3 for the remainder of the students identified above.
  • To make a reservation, please see Margaret Ambrose in room 380 (beside the Circulation Desk in the Reading Room) between the hours of 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
  • Questions may be directed to Margaret at mja224@cornell.edu or 607-255-0980.
  • All carrels are numbered.  A carrel map will be made available with the signup form for easy identification.
  • Each carrel must be shared by two students. Students may select a carrel partner or choose to have the library assign one.
  • Carrels located on the second floor may not be reserved and are available daily on a first-come, first served basis for all law students.

In observance of Labor Day, Monday September 1, the Law Library circulation desk  will operate under reduced hours from 9am – 5pm.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Access Services, the Access and Research Services Librarian is responsible for:

• Managing the daily operations of the Access Services Department, including circulation, reserves, document delivery, and stacks;
• Performing research and reference services;
• Serving as a liaison to Law School faculty;
• Depending upon qualifications, teaching legal research courses as needed

M.L.I.S. or equivalent graduate degree from ALA accredited institution; two years’ experience in an academic or law library access services department or related experience; strong service orientation; strong organization skills and attention to detail; excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse individuals at all levels of a complex organization; ability to work independently and function in a collegial, teamwork-oriented environment which emphasizes excellent customer service and delivery of exemplary library reference and research services.

Preferred: J.D. from ABA accredited institution; management or supervisory experience; knowledge of legal materials and research strategies; teaching experience.

Application: For a detailed description and to apply for this position go to: http://careers.hr.cornell.edu/, search under the job category of Librarians, select job posting 23468 and follow the instructions for online submission. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Position is available July 1, 2014; however, the start date is negotiable. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting will close on April 21, 2014.

NOTES:

• Employer will assist with relocation costs.
• Additional Salary Information: Competitive
• Internal Number: 23468

Now that the new semester is in full-swing, here are a few notes to keep in mind as things get underway:

Library Fines

• Effective January 22, 2014, the maximum fine for overdue equipment and reserves has been changed from $35 to $150.  These changes were made on a University-wide level to ensure that materials are returned in a timely manner for the use of the next borrower.

Lost and Found

• The circulation desk has a large number of lost and found items that accumulated over break. If you are missing any books, flash drives, clothing, study guides, coffee mugs, etc., please see us to retrieve your materials before February 1.