Law Librarian, Penn State Dickinson Law, University Park

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Dickinson Law invites applications for an innovative and collaborative Law Librarian to join the library team at the Law School’s University Park location. This is a tenure-track faculty appointment, with tenure administered through the Penn State University Libraries. Founded in 1834, Penn State Dickinson Law is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s first law school and one of the oldest in the nation. Fully accredited by the ABA and a member of the AALS since 1912, Dickinson Law’s mission is to educate and train lawyers equipped to excel in an evolving legal profession. The Law School is guided by core values of teaching, scholarship, service, and community, which define our mission and culture. The successful candidate will provide expert legal research support, teach legal research to first-year law students, and collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and students to advance the Law School’s academic mission. This position offers the opportunity to engage meaningfully in the Law School’s clinics, outreach programs, and faculty governance.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (or equivalent non-U.S. law degree).
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research databases and resources.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic setting.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, an established record of scholarly research and publication, and significant service to the profession and institution.
• A candidate’s application materials are expected to provide clear evidence supporting Penn State values and accessibility throughout their librarianship, teaching, research, and/or service.

Nice To Haves

• M.L.S. (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution. Substantial experience in legal research may substitute for this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research assistance to law students, faculty, administrators, and the public (in person, via email, and phone).
• Serve as library liaison to various law school clinics and programs.
• Develop and implement outreach efforts to students, faculty, and the broader community.
• Teach introductory legal research in the required first-year curriculum and contribute to other instructional opportunities.
• Participate in collection development and resource curation.
• Create and maintain research guides (LibGuides) and other digital resources.
• Contribute to creating a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered library environment.
• Collaborate on library communications, including social media and website content.
• Participate fully as a member of the law faculty, including service on faculty committees.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits program, generous paid time off, and an undergraduate tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees