Research and Student Services Librarian
About The Position
The Research and Student Services Librarian teaches reference in the required first-year law student program, and provides reference, research, and instructional services across the law school community. The librarian works with law faculty and students, University faculty and students, and other library users. The teaching requirements include leading a section of Legal Research I & II, as well as developing and delivering informal and formal upper-level legal research training. The librarian evaluates law-related electronic and print resources to guide students in their use for scholarship and skills development. This position creates library publications and research materials, including library news, research guides, and video tutorials.
Requirements
- Knowledge of legal resources, print and electronic, and computer-assisted legal research systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact positively with students, faculty, and other users
- Strong teaching skills and demonstrated effectiveness in conveying legal information in classroom and other instructional settings
- J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
- Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from ALA-accredited institution
- Reference or public services library experience required
- Law library experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned sections of Legal Research I & II
- Teach upper-level legal research classes as assigned
- Train students in legal research sources and techniques for doctrinal courses through lectures and research guides
- Prepare students for practice by teaching in the library’s annual legal research instruction tailored to prepare students for summer practice work
- Develop and present legal research training for Law School faculty, students, and staff
- Provide synchronous and scheduled reference assistance, including assistance with library materials, databases, and scholarly research agendas
- Provide reference and research assistance to faculty as part of the library’s liaison program
- Develop written and recorded legal research instructional guides and tutorials
- Create and adapt research resources tailored for seminar papers and other research-intensive curricular offerings
- Provide library information and instructional tours
- Promote student-focused services and opportunities through written and oral communication projects
- Develop topical library programming tailored for student engagement
- Develop programs and foster dialogue with students to support sustainable research techniques and skills
- Develop activities to orient students to library services and sources
- Conduct outreach to student groups to respond to organizational needs and opportunities
- Partner with clinical faculty and experiential instructors to deliver student resources
- Serve as a member of the Law School Student Services Committee, either as a full member or ex officio
- Evaluate library print and electronic resources to advise the Collection Development committee
- Serve as a member of Law Library, Law School, and University committees, as appointed and assigned
- Serve as a faculty advisor to students, as assigned
- Assume an active role in the law school community by participating in faculty workshops, colloquies and related events
- Recommend reference and public service policies and procedures to the Director of Public and Instructional Services and the Associate Dean for Library & Information Services
- Participate actively in local, state, and national law library and library organizations and associations by attending professional meetings and activities
- Write articles and/or presentations for various law and library related publications and associations
Benefits
- strong benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
