Reference Librarian

The County of Carleton Law Association is a non-profit professional organization for the legal community in Ottawa, Ontario. We operate the Gordon F. Henderson Library for lawyers, paralegals, licensing candidates, and the judiciary in the Ottawa Courthouse. We are currently seeking a Reference Librarian to join our team in a full-time and permanent capacity.

Reporting to the Head Librarian, this position offers a broad range of opportunities to shape our reference services, develop and lead training sessions, and work with a wide segment of the legal community. The successful candidate will also be involved in the continuing development of our web and social media presence, and will assist in library marketing through outreach and training. As an independent body, we are always working on new and exciting projects, and we welcome someone who is innovative, enthusiastic, dynamic, and client-services oriented.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal research and reference assistance to library clients
• Designing, organizing, and conducting training sessions for clients on a variety of legal research topics and tools
• Developing and promoting library services through outreach and training
• Creating and maintaining library finding aids and pathfinders
• Providing reference desk coverage and assisting with library space maintenance
• Updating the CCLA website and CCLA library blog
• Working with colleagues in a province-wide network to enhance library services for lawyers throughout courthouse libraries in Ontario

The full job description can be found here.

Qualifications

• Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution
• Five years of related library experience, preferably in a law library
• Five years of experience performing in-depth legal research, including extensive experience using Westlaw and LexisNexis Quicklaw
• Excellent customer service skills and a customer-service oriented approach to library services
• Experience in the development of training programs, tours, library programming outreach, and library marketing
• Ability to adapt to the needs of different audiences
• Ability to set boundaries and use good judgment
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and work independently as well as part of a small team
• Bilingual (French / English) is an asset

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $68,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid work environment (regular onsite presence will be required)
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and vision