Instruction and Research Services Librarian

The University of Tulsa • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Instruction and Research Services Librarian teaches up to two sections of Introduction to Legal Research, a required first-year J.D. course, and supports the scholarly research of law faculty. The role provides legal reference services to the University of Tulsa community—including faculty, students, staff, alumni, and attorney members of the Mabee Legal Information Center—and delivers legal research instruction through library-sponsored workshops and invited guest lectures in doctrinal courses, seminars, and clinics.

The librarian creates and updates research guides for the College of Law, oversees maintenance of the faculty scholarship portion of Scholarship @ UTulsa Law, participates in collection development, and engages in professional development, scholarship, and service. Other duties may be assigned. The role also requires lifting materials up to 15 pounds, standing or sitting for long periods, and responsibly handling confidential and sensitive information.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of legal research methods and platforms, including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, vLex Library, and HeinOnline, among others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the institution.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school.
• M.L.I.S. (or equivalent) from an ALA-approved graduate program, or demonstrated intention to obtain an ALA-approved M.L.I.S. within 36 months of the start date.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds of materials.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work responsibly with sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Federal Indian and Tribal law research methods and sources.
• Knowledge of energy law research methods and sources.
• Knowledge of and experience teaching emerging legal technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two sections of Introduction to Legal Research, a required course in the first year of the J.D. program.
• Support the scholarly research of law faculty members.
• Provide legal reference services to University of Tulsa faculty, students, staff, alumni, and attorney members of the Mabee Legal Information Center.
• Deliver legal research instruction in library-sponsored workshops and as an invited guest lecturer in doctrinal courses, seminars, and clinics.
• Create and update research guides tailored to the needs of the College of Law.
• Oversee maintenance of the faculty scholarship portion of Scholarship @ UTulsa Law, the Mabee Legal Information Center’s institutional repository.
• Participate in collection development.
• Engage in professional development activities, including scholarship and service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree