Librarian, Reference Law

Provides high-quality legal and specialized research and reference services to students and faculty of the College of Law, as well as university stakeholders, members of the legal community, and the public. Conducts reference interviews, bibliographic research, legal research, and information and content analysis to help users effectively identify and evaluate legal information. Participates in scheduled reference desk coverage, including evening and general reference rotations, to ensure consistent access to research assistance. Develops, maintains, and monitors online research guides and other web-based resources for consistency, accessibility, and usefulness. Contributes research and content to the Library blog and social media and develops and updates instructional materials for the Legal Research Seminar series. Assists with collection development and may participate in technical services activities that support access to and organization of library resources. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree, in library and information science (MLIS), information management, or related field from an ALA-accredited institution or Juris Doctorate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in conducting legal research and reference services.
• Experience creating research guides in web-based research guides platform.
• Experience conducting reference interviews.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to accept and implement constructive feedback.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number

PT0703966S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

12/31/2029

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week

24

Work Schedule

Schedule determined by supervisor and may include hours outside of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

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Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Posted Date

09/21/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Review Begins

09/28/2026

Tentative Start Date