Reference and Instruction Librarian

University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN · 1 wk ago

EducationFull-time

Notre Dame Law School’s Kresge Law Library invites applications for a Reference and Instruction Librarian on its Research and Teaching team. Candidates with fewer than six years of post-degree law library experience will be considered at the Assistant Librarian rank; those with six or more years will be considered at the Associate Librarian rank. This is a full-time faculty appointment with a presumptively renewable contract.

About the role

The ideal candidate is a mid-career professional passionate about legal research instruction, faculty research support, and building meaningful partnerships in a collaborative, mission-driven academic environment. The Law School is a preeminent institution at the heart of a world-renowned Catholic university committed to educating lawyers and sustaining a community of scholars who understand law as a vocation. Our Catholic mission extends to welcoming people of all viewpoints and religious traditions and to global engagement that prepares students to study, practice, and lead in an interconnected world.

Responsibilities

Partner with designated liaison faculty to support their teaching and scholarship.
Provide expert reference services to students, the University community, and the public.
Teach legal research as a core part of the first-year curriculum in partnership with legal writing faculty.
Develop and teach at least one advanced or specialized legal research course aligned with your professional interests and the Law School’s institutional needs.
Work closely with Law Library colleagues and the University of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Libraries to strengthen resource access and deliver high-quality patron services across the University.
Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to the service needs of the Law School and the University through meaningful engagement in institutional committees and initiatives.
Actively participate in professional organizations and advance the law library profession through scholarship, presentations, leadership, or similar contributions.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution (or equivalent degree) and an MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent degree).
A minimum of three years of post-degree experience in an academic law library setting. Candidates with three to five years of experience will be considered at the Assistant Librarian rank; those with six or more years will be considered at the Associate Librarian rank.
Demonstrated expertise in legal research sources and methods, and emerging trends in legal research instruction.
Demonstrated experience with new and evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence and AI-assisted legal research platforms, and their impacts on legal research, law libraries, and the practice of law.
Demonstrated classroom teaching experience, including the ability to teach legal research courses.
Strong service orientation and effective communication skills to meet the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
Openness, initiative, and creativity to develop new courses, propose new projects, contribute to new workflows, and lead initiatives that advance the Law Library's services, outreach, and impact.

Preferred areas of interest include FCIL, scholarly communication, historical research and rare books, or clinic support.

Benefits

Nationally competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
20 vacation days and approximately 14 paid holidays.
Retirement options.
Tuition benefits for dependents.
Access to University events.
Individual membership in the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) paid by the Law Library.
Support for relevant conferences and workshops.
Relocation expenses.
Annual license/registration fees for one state bar.

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