Research and Instruction Librarian

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UC Law SF

Research and Instruction Librarian

Remote, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN

    Law Library

    Classification: Class Code 9100 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited / Represented / Remote-eligible

    Anticipated hiring rate : $77,000 - $85,400 (commensurate with experience)

    THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    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. This position is fully remote, but will work closely with our San Francisco-based team. The exact work schedule is negotiable, but some meetings and work will occur during traditional business hours in the Pacific Time zone.

    Typical duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

    • Provides sophisticated virtual research assistance to UC Law SF students, faculty, and staff
    • Provides virtual legal research instruction to UC Law SF students and faculty via workshops, guest lectures, and video tutorials
    • Co-teaches for-credit asynchronous 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 and by keeping assigned faculty abreast of research relevant to their scholarship
    • Updates and maintains faculty bibliographies
    • Participates in the Law Library's Legal Research Certificate program
    • Create asynchronous digital learning opportunities, including online legal research guides, video tutorials, and library aids
    • Participates in collection development in the selection of print and electronic resources
    • 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
    • Performs other remote duties as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • 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 desirable
    • Experience developing online instructional materials such as video tutorials and research guides
    • Experience teaching legal research at a law school 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
    • Knowledge of Canvas and LibGuides 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

    Please note: 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. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.

    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 Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF 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.