Assistant Librarian - Law Library

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

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About The Position

The University of Wyoming is seeking an Assistant Librarian for the Law Library. This position is responsible for providing legal research support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, members of the bar, and the public. The role includes creating, promoting, and evaluating innovative library services and instructional materials, instructing the first-year legal research course, and presenting topical legal research presentations to law school and university classes and student groups. Additionally, the Assistant Librarian will engage in research and scholarship relevant to librarianship, legal education, substantive legal subjects, or other academic disciplines, and will train and supervise law student library assistants.

Requirements

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working in a library setting.
• Background in legal or governmental environments.
• Proven interest in or experience with teaching and instructional support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise.
• Evidence of technical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, members of the bar, and the public.
• Create, promote, and evaluate innovative library services and instructional materials.
• Instruct the first-year legal research course.
• Present topical legal research presentations to law school and university classes and student groups.
• Engage in research and scholarship relevant to librarianship, legal education, substantive legal subjects, or other academic disciplines.
• Train and supervise law student library assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees