Legal Research & Instruction Librarian/Senior Legal Research & Instruction Librarian - Remote

Overview

The Legal Research & Instruction Librarians play an essential role in planning and implementing the law school’s legal research curriculum. They support the law school’s faculty and students in their research endeavors, teach stand-alone research classes, partner with Legal Practice Skills (LPS) faculty to teach legal research in the 1L curriculum, and provide assistance to patrons at the research desk.

In Short

• Teach legal research to law students through stand-alone classes and the 1L LPS program.
• Provide research assistance, training, and reference support to law school students, alumni, and members of the bar.
• Support law school faculty with research and act as liaison to assigned faculty members.
• Assist with subscription databases and participate in trials of new resources.
• Maintain and update the library’s website and student writing portal.
• Assist with collection development and implement new library services.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work remotely two days per week.
• Demonstrate emotional and cultural intelligence in a diverse team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s in Library & Information Science or J.D. strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with LibGuides, Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Standard hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F, with some evenings and weekends required.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive academic environment.
• Professional development opportunities.