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Village of Germantown

Library Page I

Germantown, WI

$10.06/hr

The Library Page I returns library materials to their designated area within the Library and performs special tasks as requested by the Circulation Manager, Assistant Director or Library Director.

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Madison College

Library Service Assistant

Madison, WI · On-site

$17.95 - $20.96/hr

Student Help Desk - Libraries Madison College is seeking a Library Services Assistant to support library services at Goodman South Campus locations. This position plays an important role in daily ...

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Required CredentialsLibrary Science Degree, MLS or MLISMaster's in Library Science, Archival Studies or History
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Industry UsageManaging collections of books, media, digital resourcesPreserving historical documents, records
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Part Time Reference Librarian

Part Time Reference Librarian

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
201104800
Position Title
Part Time Reference Librarian
State
Employment Status
Part Time
Position Status
Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type
Faculty
Job Family
Faculty
# Hours Per Week
16
Position Overview
This position will join the Library's team of librarians and staff serving Marquette University Law school's students, faculty, and staff, as well as the Marquette campus and Milwaukee legal community. Under the general direction of the Director of the Law Library and the Associate Law Librarian for Reference and Outreach Services, this librarian participates in the weekly reference schedule, providing reference and specialized research services to law students, law faculty, the university community, the legal community, and members of the public. This role will involve occasional instructional sessions and other support to students, and collaborates in the development, evaluation, and implementation of reference and other library goals, policies, procedures, and services as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Staffs the law library reference desk according to a weekly reference desk schedule, primarily during evening and rotating weekend hours, with occasional daytime, weekday hours. Provides a wide range of reference and specialized research assistance, including referring patrons to legal research resources appropriate to their needs, providing appropriate instruction in the use of such resources, and providing information about alternative resources as necessary. Provides such reference services to law students, law faculty, the university community, the legal community, and members of the public in person, over the phone, and by email or other electronic communication options.
  2. Provides occasional instructional sessions and research and resource support to students, including to the members of the law school's student-edited journals.
  3. Creates, revises, and updates research guides, bibliographies, and other law library publications and web content as needed.
  4. Participates in or completes other projects and activities that support reference, research, or instructional needs, such as, but not limited to, collection development and maintenance projects or research instruction sessions or presentations.
  5. Collaborates in the development, evaluation, and implementation of law library goals, policies, procedures, and services as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • M.L.I.S. (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution or current enrollment in such a program with degree completed within one year of the date of hire.
  • Knowledge of legal research methodology and legal bibliography in multiple formats.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Flexibility and the ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
  • Strong service orientation and ability to work with a diverse patron population.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience in library reference or law library reference. Experience teaching legal research, technology or information literacy.
Department
Law Library
Posting Date
07/07/2026
Closing Date
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EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

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