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UC Law SF

Research Instruction Librarian

UC Law SF, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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RESEARCH & INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN Law Library Classification:

Level AL1 Class Code 9100 – Librarian Class Code 9200 / Exempt / Full-Time / Represented / Benefitted

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

THE ROLE The Law Library at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco seeks two talented and enthusiastic law librarians for the positions of Research and Instruction Librarian and Senior Research and Instruction Librarian. Under the general supervision of the Law Library Director, the Research and Instruction Librarians work with an accomplished team of library professionals to provide legal reference, research, and instructional services to the UC Law San Francisco community. A reasonable full-time salary estimate for these positions is $79,217 to $115,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and placement on the UC Law SF / UC-AFT salary scale. Applicants with significant professional experience may be considered for placement at the higher end of the range. It is contemplated that one of the open positions is entry level and the other is for a more experienced Librarian.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides sophisticated research and reference assistance to UC Law San Francisco students, faculty, and staff

Provides legal research instruction via workshops, guest lectures, and video tutorials

Co-teaches for-credit 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

Creates asynchronous digital learning opportunities, including online legal research guides, video tutorials, and library aids

Collaborates with Legal Writing and other faculty on instruction regarding AI research tools

Works with library colleagues to maintain the law school's digital repository

Participates in collection development

Assists in the evaluation and weeding of the library’s collections

Provides Circulation Desk 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

JD degree from an ABA-accredited institution

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

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.

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