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Digital Initiatives & Reference Librarian

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Job Description:

The Law Library is a team of experienced information professionals dedicated to innovation, professional development, and community. The Law Library provides high-quality service to the law faculty, law students, undergraduates, and alumni of University.

Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Law Library, the Digital Initiatives & Reference Librarian is responsible for managing and developing our Law Library’s online presence including the website, social media, electronic institutional repository, and the annual journal ranking project. In addition, this librarian is part of the reference team providing high-quality reference, research, instructional, and outreach services. This librarian will also teach as part of the 1L Legal Research curriculum and provide guest lectures as requested in other courses.

The Law Library is committed to the development of an inclusive environment and we strive to advance diverse perspectives and approaches in carrying out the mission of University.

Essential Functions:

  • Manages library digital initiatives including Scholarly Commons, Law Journal Rankings, and LibGuides.
  • Develops and implements strategic initiatives for the Scholarly Commons, including the creation of new collections.
  • Designs, develops, and maintains the library’s website, blog, social media, and other related platforms, working collaboratively with law library staff and law school communications as needed.
  • Develops and maintains a knowledge of webpage accessibility principles and best practices in social media use.
  • Serves as a member of the law library’s reference team, led by the Deputy Director of the Law Library to provide excellent research and support services to patrons.
  • Manages password creation, maintenance, and assistance for law library databases.
  • Teaches multiple sections of Legal Research to first-year law students.
  • Develops tools and sources to train patrons on the use of law library and related resources.
  • Works collaboratively with internal and external departments to provide formal and informal legal research training.
  • Maintains a knowledge of teaching best practices with an emphasis on meeting the needs of a variety of learners.
  • In collaboration with other librarians, reviews print material, electronic collections and technology tools, and make recommendations for library acquisition and deselection.
  • Engages in academic and personal development. Participates in state, regional, and national library associations. Serves as a member of the library, law school, and university committees.
  • May manage a small group of student workers.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Pay: 

Work Schedule: University office hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm, the department allows for flexibility in creating a schedule that works optimally for both employees and the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A J.D. from an ABA-accredited school or a Masters of Law and a M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited school is required.
  • The successful candidate will have a firm commitment to a high level of service to faculty and students in a law school environment, as well as a demonstrated ability to contribute to law library innovations while being responsive to the needs of the law school community.
  • The candidate should have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching principles and for maintaining the website and social media presence.
  • Knowledge of BePress Digital Commons, LibGuides, law office technology, and best practices for legal research teaching is preferred.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office software is expected.
  • Additionally, the candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
  • The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to respond effectively to the changing needs and priorities of the law library and be committed to working collaboratively with others to advance the academic mission of the Law School and the Law Library.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will continue through June 9, 2023.  Resume and cover letter are required. Upload all required documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application form. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

External Applicants: Application instructions for external applicants are located on the

Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Instructions are located at

Physical Requirements:

  • Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Working Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Types of Work: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Type:

Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

 

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