Research & Instruction Librarian

RESEARCH & INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN

Law Library

Classification: Level AL1 / Class Code 9100 (Tier I) / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited / Represented

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

Location: San Francisco, California (On-site role)

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

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

• Administer and maintain the Law School Scholarship Repository (a Digital Commons-based platform)
• Monitor and report on current developments affecting scholarly publishing, particularly open access and institutional repositories.  Provide outreach and education on scholarly communication to the Law School community
• Produce detailed reports on faculty research output, citation counts, and journal impact factors (e.g., h-index) to support tenure, promotion and grant reporting
• Update and maintain faculty bibliographies
• Develop new faculty services related to the creation and promotion of scholarship
• Participate 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
• Provide sophisticated research and reference assistance to UC Law San Francisco students, faculty, and staff
• 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
• Maintain an active interest in the profession of librarianship by attending seminars and conferences, and monitoring professional publications
• Facilitate collaborative relationships across College departments
• Participate in the life of the law school by attending events and volunteering for projects and committees
• Performs other duties as assigned
• 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

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 is desirable
• Experience with metadata work on digital projects and experience with Digital Commons software is preferred
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Entry-level and experienced law librarians are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of legal materials and research methodology using electronic and print resources is required
• Understanding of emerging technologies such as generative AI and their application to legal research and legal education is desirable
• Knowledge of materials and research methods in foreign, comparative, and international law is desirable
• Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies is desirable
• Knowledge of Canvas and LibGuides is 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.