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Student Services Librarian

UC Law SF

Student Services Librarian

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Student Services Librarian

    Law Library

    Classification: Level AL1 / Class Code 9100 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited / Represented

    Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $71,901 - $82,915 (commensurate with experience)

    THE ROLE

    The UC Hastings Law Library seeks a talented and enthusiastic law librarian for the position of Student Services Librarian. Under the general supervision of the Library Deputy Director, the Student Services Librarian provides legal reference, research and instructional services to the UC Hastings community. The Student Services Librarian is the liaison to all student-facing library activities, providing reference assistance, legal research instruction, and collection development to UC Hastings law journals, the Career Development Office, the Bar Passage Support Program and the Office for Academic Skills Instruction and Support. In addition, the Student Services Librarian coordinates the library's Legal Research Certificate Program and collaborates with student government and other student organizations in developing and marketing library services for UC Hastings students.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Provides sophisticated research and reference assistance to U.C. Hastings students and faculty, as well as other users of the UC Hastings Law Library
    • Provides legal research instruction to UC Hastings students and faculty via workshops, guest lectures, and video tutorials
    • Co-teaches for-credit asynchronous and synchronous research courses in the law school curriculum
    • Participates in the library's faculty liaison program by providing in-depth research assistance to assigned faculty and their RAs, attending faculty workshop presentations, and making acquisition recommendations to the Collection Development Committee on the faculty's behalf
    • Administers and coordinates the Law Library's Legal Research Certificate program
    • Prepares and maintains online legal research guides, video tutorials, and library aids
    • Oversees the weeding, withdrawing and replacing of research materials specific to the Career Development and Academic Support programs of the College
    • Collaborates with UC Hastings' law journals to provide research and source-pull support and training
    • Assists in development of online courses or teaching materials on Canvas or other platforms, including by assisting faculty with the creation discussion forums, quizzes, videos and PPTs for online learning classes
    • Participates in the work of the Collection Development Committee in the selection of print and electronic resources
    • Serves as the library liaison to student government and other student organizations
    • Assists in the evaluation and weeding of the library's collections
    • Provides Circulation Desk and Interlibrary Loan support as needed
    • Contributes to the library's strategic initiatives and participates in the planning and implementation of new library programs and procedures
    • Maintains an active interest in the profession of librarianship by attending seminars and conferences, and monitoring professional publications
    • Facilitates collaborative relationships across College departments
    • Participates in the life of the law school by attending events and volunteering for projects and committees
    • Performs other duties as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program, or significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree
    • JD degree from an ABA-accredited institution or its foreign equivalent, or three years' work experience in a law library setting
    • Legal research instructional experience and experience in an academic law library desirable

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

    • Knowledge of legal materials and research methodology using electronic and print resources
    • Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies
    • Knowledge of materials and research methods in non-law disciplines desirable
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills
    • Strong service orientation
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
    • Enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to propose new projects and workflows

    BENEFITS

    Health and Welfare Benefits

    • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
    • Employee Assistance Program

    For your Financial Future

    • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
    • University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
    • Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

    For your Work/Life Balance

    • Fifteen paid holidays per year
    • Generous vacation and sick leave
    • Commuter Benefits Program

    THE HIRING PROCESS

    This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

    Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

    The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

    UC Hastings College of the Law is an equal opportunity employer. UC Hastings strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Hastings College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.