Librarian Asst. Professor

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Reference/Outreach Librarian provides general reference services, including teaching, staffing an active reference desk, responding to faculty research requests, and preparing library publications. The position develops and coordinates library services for law school staff and departments and outside groups, and manages the library’s online presence. It works closely with the Reference/Instructional Services librarian to promote instructional programming and collaborates with the Scholarly Communications/Reference librarian on marketing services to faculty. This is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment. The librarian provides reference assistance to law students and faculty, the University of Miami community, members of the bar, and the public; performs complex research for faculty and administration; and teaches legal research through the Legal Communication & Research Skills program, law school classes and clinics, workshops, and other instructional sessions. There is a possibility of teaching upper-level legal research courses as an adjunct. Some evening and weekend work is required. The position coordinates training and outreach across the law school, develops and implements outreach initiatives, organizes department and program trainings, manages the library’s online presence, and prepares educational resources such as guides and video tutorials. The librarian maintains awareness of trends in legal research, instruction, and academic services through professional development and develops professional relationships with counterparts at other institutions. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, moving assistance, and professional development funds.

Requirements

A J.D. or foreign equivalent and a Master’s in Library/Information Science or equivalent from accredited institutions; or a Master’s in Library/Information Science or equivalent from an accredited institution and five years of relevant law librarianship experience; or a J.D. and enrollment in or intent to enroll in a Master’s degree in Library/Information Science.
Excellent organizational and teaching skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong service philosophy.
Ability to develop and implement a new program from beginning to end.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds.
Willingness to collaborate and participate as an enthusiastic team player.
Willingness to take initiative and be flexible.

Responsibilities

Provide reference assistance at an active, centrally located reference desk to law students and faculty, the University of Miami community, members of the bar, and the public.
Perform complex research for faculty and administration.
Provide legal research instruction in the Legal Communication & Research Skills program; lecture in selected law school classes and clinics; and teach workshops and other instructional sessions.
Coordinate library services, training, and outreach for law school staff, departments, and other groups.
Develop, market, and implement outreach initiatives for law school staff and departments.
Organize trainings for various departments and programs.
Manage the library’s online presence.
Prepare educational resources, including guides and video tutorials.
Collaborate with the Reference/Instructional Services librarian to promote instructional programming and with the Scholarly Communications/Reference librarian to market services to faculty.
Maintain awareness of issues and trends in legal research, instruction, and academic services through professional development.
Develop professional relationships with counterparts at other institutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.