Research & Instruction Librarian

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Law School Scholarship Repository (a Digital Commons-based platform)
• Maintain an active interest in the profession of librarianship by attending seminars and conferences, and monitoring professional publications
• Facilitate collaborative relationships across College departments
• 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

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
• 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

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

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $81,989.60-$90,000

Schedule

Full-time / Benefited / Represented