University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
Research and Instruction Librarian
University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Research and Instruction Librarian
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University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
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
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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
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Research and Instruction Librarian
role at
University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
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
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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
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