Legal Research and Instruction Librarian
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 82800 - 95000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Legal Research and Instruction Librarian provides reference and research services to law library users teaches in the librarys instructional program and supports the research and educational needs of the Law School community with a particular focus on legal technology. The librarian staffs the Research Help Desk; conducts and delivers in-depth research; teaches legal research and technology competencies in classroom clinic and online settings; and collaborates to develop and expand library services and digital learning resources. This position requires a strong commitment to teaching legal research and technology skills essential to the practice of law and a deep understanding of the Law Schools curriculum faculty research interests library operations legal information resources data and empirical sources and research methodologies in all formats with attention to accessibility privacy and information and data literacy.
Responsibilities
Provide research instruction to the Law School community. Design deliver and continually improve legal research instruction across the curriculum including legal writing courses upper-level doctrinal classes seminars and clinics. Teach advanced legal research specialized research and legal technology topics. Coordinate develop and teach topic-specific workshops. Develop learning outcomes for research instruction aligned with institutional goals accreditation standards and the NextGen bar exam. Provide high level reference assistance to library users. Participate in research help desk coverage. Respond to emails phone calls and appointment requests from library users. Actively assist library users in identifying and using legal resources. Collaborate with other librarians to create and maintain research and bibliographic tools in a variety of formats. Provide in-depth reference assistance for faculty. Conduct detailed thorough research on requested topics requiring substantive legal analysis. Consult with faculty on the use of legal technology for classroom instruction Professional development and service. Serve on library and campus committees. Manage special projects as assigned. Attend professional conferences and trainings to remain current in the field. Contribute to library planning and innovation efforts.
Required Qualifications
JD from an ABA accredited institution. MLS from an ALAaccredited institution or an equivalent relevant advanced degree; applicants who have not yet enrolled at the time of application are eligible provided they enroll in an ALAaccredited program by the end of the introductory period and complete the degree by June 2030. Knowledge of best practices for developing instructional materials and delivering research and technology instruction. Knowledge of current best practices in legal research methodologies legal technology and legal information resources in all formats. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic changing environment. Commitment to expanding improving and promoting library services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University. Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail; ability to produce clear concise accurate documentation. Ability to independently prioritize tasks when faced with interruptions and fluctuating workload. Ability to learn and interpret university policies and procedures. Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools. Ability to maintain confidentiality as necessary and to demonstrate professionalism tact diplomacy and excellent judgment in a variety of situations.
The Legal Research and Instruction Librarian provides reference and research services to law library users teaches in the librarys instructional program and supports the research and educational needs of the Law School community with a particular focus on legal technology. The librarian staffs the Research Help Desk; conducts and delivers in-depth research; teaches legal research and technology competencies in classroom clinic and online settings; and collaborates to develop and expand library services and digital learning resources. This position requires a strong commitment to teaching legal research and technology skills essential to the practice of law and a deep understanding of the Law Schools curriculum faculty research interests library operations legal information resources data and empirical sources and research methodologies in all formats with attention to accessibility privacy and information and data literacy.
Responsibilities
Provide research instruction to the Law School community. Design deliver and continually improve legal research instruction across the curriculum including legal writing courses upper-level doctrinal classes seminars and clinics. Teach advanced legal research specialized research and legal technology topics. Coordinate develop and teach topic-specific workshops. Develop learning outcomes for research instruction aligned with institutional goals accreditation standards and the NextGen bar exam. Provide high level reference assistance to library users. Participate in research help desk coverage. Respond to emails phone calls and appointment requests from library users. Actively assist library users in identifying and using legal resources. Collaborate with other librarians to create and maintain research and bibliographic tools in a variety of formats. Provide in-depth reference assistance for faculty. Conduct detailed thorough research on requested topics requiring substantive legal analysis. Consult with faculty on the use of legal technology for classroom instruction Professional development and service. Serve on library and campus committees. Manage special projects as assigned. Attend professional conferences and trainings to remain current in the field. Contribute to library planning and innovation efforts.
Required Qualifications
JD from an ABA accredited institution. MLS from an ALAaccredited institution or an equivalent relevant advanced degree; applicants who have not yet enrolled at the time of application are eligible provided they enroll in an ALAaccredited program by the end of the introductory period and complete the degree by June 2030. Knowledge of best practices for developing instructional materials and delivering research and technology instruction. Knowledge of current best practices in legal research methodologies legal technology and legal information resources in all formats. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic changing environment. Commitment to expanding improving and promoting library services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University. Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail; ability to produce clear concise accurate documentation. Ability to independently prioritize tasks when faced with interruptions and fluctuating workload. Ability to learn and interpret university policies and procedures. Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools. Ability to maintain confidentiality as necessary and to demonstrate professionalism tact diplomacy and excellent judgment in a variety of situations.
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
