Assistant Librarian College of Law

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JOB OVERVIEW
The Instructional & Reference Services Librarian reports to the Associate Director of the Law Library.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*Participates in formal and informal research instruction, including, but not limited to, the Legal Research & Writing program and potentially the Advanced Legal Research class. Collaborates with colleagues on the Legal Research Competency program. Creates instructional material, research guides, and promotional materials as needed.  *Provides research and reference services to all library users. *Participates in the liaison program for faculty including, but not limited to, monitoring the research interests of those faculty, providing research services to those faculty, and training and supporting the work of student research assistants of those faculty. Supports faculty scholarship through work with the law library's institutional repository. *Collaborates in policy making and planning for public services.  *Works with the Associate Director in developing and coordinating library outreach activities and materials, including the library's social media presence, to engage the law school community and other library users *Participates in the collection development process; suggests and advises on the selection of library materials.  *Serves on Law Library and other UC inter-jurisdictional library committees as appropriate.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
*J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, plus current enrollment in an M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution, OR M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution and 3-5 years work experience in a law library. *Demonstrated knowledge of legal resources and legal research in electronic and print formats *Record of successful teaching *Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the law library, law school, and university community *Strong service orientation *Effective oral and written communications skills *Ability to work both independently and collaboratively *Interest in and ability to contribute to the profession via research and service
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED
1 or more years of experience in legal research instruction

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
*Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

*Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
 

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