Law Librarian Job at University of Alabama Libraries in San Francisco
University of Alabama Libraries, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Description:
Penn State Dickinson Law invites applications for an innovative and collaborative Law Librarian to join the library team at the Law School’s University Park location. This is a tenure‑track faculty appointment, with tenure administered through the Penn State University Libraries.
Founded in 1834, Penn State Dickinson Law is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s first law school and one of the oldest in the nation. Fully accredited by the ABA and a member of the AALS since 1912, Dickinson Law’s mission is to educate and train lawyers equipped to excel in an evolving legal profession. The Law School is guided by core values of teaching, scholarship, service, and community, which define our mission and culture.
Position Overview The successful candidate will provide expert legal research support, teach legal research to first‑year law students, and collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and students to advance the Law School’s academic mission. This position offers the opportunity to engage meaningfully in the Law School’s clinics, outreach programs, and faculty governance.
Key Responsibilities Provide reference and research assistance to law students, faculty, administrators, and the public (in person, via email, and phone).
Serve as library liaison to various law school clinics and programs.
Develop and implement outreach efforts to students, faculty, and the broader community.
Teach introductory legal research in the required first‑year curriculum and contribute to other instructional opportunities.
Participate in collection development and resource curation.
Create and maintain research guides (LibGuides) and other digital resources.
Contribute to creating a diverse, inclusive, and student‑centered library environment.
Collaborate on library communications, including social media and website content.
Participate fully as a member of the law faculty, including service on faculty committees.
Qualifications Required: J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school (or equivalent non‑U.S. law degree).
Preferred: M.L.S. (or equivalent) from an ALA‑accredited institution. Substantial experience in legal research may substitute for this requirement.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal research databases and resources.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced academic setting.
Faculty Rank and Tenure This tenure‑track position will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Librarian with tenure within the Penn State University Libraries. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, an established record of scholarly research and publication, and significant service to the profession and institution. More information about faculty appointments and University Library tenure criteria is available here.
As part of The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Dickinson Law is committed to and is accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Penn State’s Values can be found here.
This position is based in University Park, PA. The University prioritizes regular on‑site presence to support full engagement in the campus community. Full‑time, tenure‑line faculty are expected to work on‑site. Questions about work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
All candidate materials must be submitted via the Penn State Career website. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and a resume or CV, with a brief statement indicating how they would contribute to creating and maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment for all. A candidate’s application materials are expected to provide clear evidence supporting Penn State values and accessibility throughout their librarianship, teaching, research, and/or service.
See additional information on job, benefits, and the application process on the Job Posting.
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In Summary: This is a tenure‑track faculty appointment, with tenure administered through the Penn State University Libraries . The successful candidate will provide expert legal research support, teach legal research to first‑year law students . This position offers the opportunity to engage meaningfully in the Law School’s clinics, outreach programs, and faculty governance .
En Español: Descripción completa del puesto de trabajo: Penn State Dickinson Law invita a solicitar una biblioteca innovadora y colaborativa para unirse al equipo de la biblioteca en la ubicación del Parque Universitario de las Facultades de Derecho. Se trata de un nombramiento facultativo permanente, con el mandato administrado a través de las Bibliotecas de la Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania. Fundada en 1834, Penn State Law Dickinson es la primera escuela legal de la Commonwealth de Pensilvania y una de las más antiguas de la nación. Completamente acreditada por la ABA y miembro de la AALS desde 1912, la misión de Dickinson law es educar y capacitar abogados equipados para sobresalir en una profesión jurídica en evolución. La Escuela de derecho se guía por los valores fundamentales de enseñanza, beca, servicio y comunidad, que definen nuestra misión y cultura. Esta posición ofrece la oportunidad de participar significativamente en las clínicas, los programas de divulgación y el gobierno facultativo de la Facultad de Derecho. Responsabilidades clave Proporcionar asistencia de referencia e investigación a estudiantes de derecho, profesores, administradores y al público (en persona, por correo electrónico y teléfono). Servir como vínculo bibliográfico con varias clínicas y programas de la escuela de leyes. Desarrollar e implementar esfuerzos de divulgação para estudiantes, docentes y la comunidad más amplia. Investigaciones jurídicas introductorias en el currículo requerido del primer año y contribuir a otras oportunidades educativas. Participar en desarrollo de colecciones y curaduría de recursos. Crear y mantener guías de investigación (LibGuides) y otros recursos digitales. Contribuir a crear un entorno diverso, inclusivo y centrado en el estudiante. Colaborar en comunicaciones, incluidas las redes sociales y contenido del sitio web de la biblioteca. Participa plenamente como miembro del servicio legal de la facultad, incluyendo calificaciones equivalentes de una institución de derecho no acreditada: J.L.S. Requisitivos de ley equivalente de una universidad ALA-acredited School of Law Qualifications (Authored M.D.) La capacidad de trabajar independientemente y colaborativamente en un entorno académico acelerado. Rango y tenencia Facultad Esta posición será nombrada en el rango de bibliotecario asistente con tenencia dentro de las bibliotecas de Penn State University. Los candidatos deben demostrar excelencia en la biblioteca, un registro establecido de investigación e publicación académica y servicio significativo a la profesión e institución. Más información sobre los nombramientos de profesores y criterios de tenencia de la Biblioteca Universitaria está disponible aquí. Como parte de la Universidad de Pensilvania, Penn State Dickinson Law se compromete y es responsable de promover la equidad, respeto y pertenencia. Se espera que la facultad de tiempo completo trabaje en el lugar. Las preguntas sobre los arreglos laborales deben dirigirse al gerente de contratación durante el proceso de entrevista. Todos los materiales para candidatos se deben enviar a través del sitio web Penn State Career. Los candidatos interesados deben subir una carta de presentación y un currículum o CV, con una breve declaración indicando cómo contribuirían a crear y mantener un entorno inclusivo y respetuoso para todos.
Description:
Penn State Dickinson Law invites applications for an innovative and collaborative Law Librarian to join the library team at the Law School’s University Park location. This is a tenure‑track faculty appointment, with tenure administered through the Penn State University Libraries.
Founded in 1834, Penn State Dickinson Law is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s first law school and one of the oldest in the nation. Fully accredited by the ABA and a member of the AALS since 1912, Dickinson Law’s mission is to educate and train lawyers equipped to excel in an evolving legal profession. The Law School is guided by core values of teaching, scholarship, service, and community, which define our mission and culture.
Position Overview The successful candidate will provide expert legal research support, teach legal research to first‑year law students, and collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and students to advance the Law School’s academic mission. This position offers the opportunity to engage meaningfully in the Law School’s clinics, outreach programs, and faculty governance.
Key Responsibilities Provide reference and research assistance to law students, faculty, administrators, and the public (in person, via email, and phone).
Serve as library liaison to various law school clinics and programs.
Develop and implement outreach efforts to students, faculty, and the broader community.
Teach introductory legal research in the required first‑year curriculum and contribute to other instructional opportunities.
Participate in collection development and resource curation.
Create and maintain research guides (LibGuides) and other digital resources.
Contribute to creating a diverse, inclusive, and student‑centered library environment.
Collaborate on library communications, including social media and website content.
Participate fully as a member of the law faculty, including service on faculty committees.
Qualifications Required: J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school (or equivalent non‑U.S. law degree).
Preferred: M.L.S. (or equivalent) from an ALA‑accredited institution. Substantial experience in legal research may substitute for this requirement.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal research databases and resources.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced academic setting.
Faculty Rank and Tenure This tenure‑track position will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Librarian with tenure within the Penn State University Libraries. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, an established record of scholarly research and publication, and significant service to the profession and institution. More information about faculty appointments and University Library tenure criteria is available here.
As part of The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Dickinson Law is committed to and is accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Penn State’s Values can be found here.
This position is based in University Park, PA. The University prioritizes regular on‑site presence to support full engagement in the campus community. Full‑time, tenure‑line faculty are expected to work on‑site. Questions about work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
All candidate materials must be submitted via the Penn State Career website. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and a resume or CV, with a brief statement indicating how they would contribute to creating and maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment for all. A candidate’s application materials are expected to provide clear evidence supporting Penn State values and accessibility throughout their librarianship, teaching, research, and/or service.
See additional information on job, benefits, and the application process on the Job Posting.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: This is a tenure‑track faculty appointment, with tenure administered through the Penn State University Libraries . The successful candidate will provide expert legal research support, teach legal research to first‑year law students . This position offers the opportunity to engage meaningfully in the Law School’s clinics, outreach programs, and faculty governance .
En Español: Descripción completa del puesto de trabajo: Penn State Dickinson Law invita a solicitar una biblioteca innovadora y colaborativa para unirse al equipo de la biblioteca en la ubicación del Parque Universitario de las Facultades de Derecho. Se trata de un nombramiento facultativo permanente, con el mandato administrado a través de las Bibliotecas de la Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania. Fundada en 1834, Penn State Law Dickinson es la primera escuela legal de la Commonwealth de Pensilvania y una de las más antiguas de la nación. Completamente acreditada por la ABA y miembro de la AALS desde 1912, la misión de Dickinson law es educar y capacitar abogados equipados para sobresalir en una profesión jurídica en evolución. La Escuela de derecho se guía por los valores fundamentales de enseñanza, beca, servicio y comunidad, que definen nuestra misión y cultura. Esta posición ofrece la oportunidad de participar significativamente en las clínicas, los programas de divulgación y el gobierno facultativo de la Facultad de Derecho. Responsabilidades clave Proporcionar asistencia de referencia e investigación a estudiantes de derecho, profesores, administradores y al público (en persona, por correo electrónico y teléfono). Servir como vínculo bibliográfico con varias clínicas y programas de la escuela de leyes. Desarrollar e implementar esfuerzos de divulgação para estudiantes, docentes y la comunidad más amplia. Investigaciones jurídicas introductorias en el currículo requerido del primer año y contribuir a otras oportunidades educativas. Participar en desarrollo de colecciones y curaduría de recursos. Crear y mantener guías de investigación (LibGuides) y otros recursos digitales. Contribuir a crear un entorno diverso, inclusivo y centrado en el estudiante. Colaborar en comunicaciones, incluidas las redes sociales y contenido del sitio web de la biblioteca. Participa plenamente como miembro del servicio legal de la facultad, incluyendo calificaciones equivalentes de una institución de derecho no acreditada: J.L.S. Requisitivos de ley equivalente de una universidad ALA-acredited School of Law Qualifications (Authored M.D.) La capacidad de trabajar independientemente y colaborativamente en un entorno académico acelerado. Rango y tenencia Facultad Esta posición será nombrada en el rango de bibliotecario asistente con tenencia dentro de las bibliotecas de Penn State University. Los candidatos deben demostrar excelencia en la biblioteca, un registro establecido de investigación e publicación académica y servicio significativo a la profesión e institución. Más información sobre los nombramientos de profesores y criterios de tenencia de la Biblioteca Universitaria está disponible aquí. Como parte de la Universidad de Pensilvania, Penn State Dickinson Law se compromete y es responsable de promover la equidad, respeto y pertenencia. Se espera que la facultad de tiempo completo trabaje en el lugar. Las preguntas sobre los arreglos laborales deben dirigirse al gerente de contratación durante el proceso de entrevista. Todos los materiales para candidatos se deben enviar a través del sitio web Penn State Career. Los candidatos interesados deben subir una carta de presentación y un currículum o CV, con una breve declaración indicando cómo contribuirían a crear y mantener un entorno inclusivo y respetuoso para todos.