Research & Instruction Librarian

UC Law SF • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Library at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco seeks a talented and enthusiastic law librarian for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian. Under the general supervision of the Head of Research and Reference, the Research and Instruction Librarian will administer the Law School’s scholarship repository and coordinate with the Law School’s web developer, Law Library staff and the Communications Department of the Law School to oversee and produce library web content, in addition to providing legal reference, research, and instructional services to the UC Law San Francisco community.

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited institution or its foreign equivalent
• Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program, or significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree
• Knowledge of legal materials and research methodology using electronic and print resources is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills
• Strong service orientation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to propose new projects and workflows

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a professional law librarian in an academic setting is desirable
• Experience with metadata work on digital projects and experience with Digital Commons software is preferred
• Understanding of emerging technologies such as generative AI and their application to legal research and legal education is desirable
• Knowledge of materials and research methods in foreign, comparative, and international law is desirable
• Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies is desirable
• Knowledge of Canvas and LibGuides is desirable

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Law School Scholarship Repository (a Digital Commons-based platform)
• Monitor and report on current developments affecting scholarly publishing, particularly open access and institutional repositories. Provide outreach and education on scholarly communication to the Law School community
• Produce detailed reports on faculty research output, citation counts, and journal impact factors (e.g., h-index) to support tenure, promotion and grant reporting
• Update and maintain faculty bibliographies
• Develop new faculty services related to the creation and promotion of scholarship
• Participate in the library’s faculty liaison program by providing in-depth research assistance to assigned faculty and their RAs and by keeping assigned faculty abreast of research relevant to their scholarship
• Provide sophisticated research and reference assistance to UC Law San Francisco students, faculty, and staff
• Provide legal research instruction via workshops, guest lectures, and video tutorials
• Co-teach for-credit research courses in the law school curriculum
• Create asynchronous digital learning opportunities, including online legal research guides, video tutorials, and library aids
• Collaborate with Legal Writing and other faculty on instruction regarding AI research tools
• Participate in collection development
• Assist in the evaluation and weeding of the library’s collections
• Provide Circulation Desk support as needed
• Contribute to the library's strategic initiatives and participate in the planning and implementation of new library programs and procedures
• Maintain an active interest in the profession of librarianship by attending seminars and conferences, and monitoring professional publications
• Facilitate collaborative relationships across College departments
• Participate in the life of the law school by attending events and volunteering for projects and committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level