Legal Research Librarian I/II, Law Library

2 months ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Wayne State University Full time

Legal Research Librarian I/II, Law Library

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedLegal Research Librarian I/II, Law Libraryat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position Purpose:

The Arthur Neef Law Library welcomes qualified applicants to apply for our Legal Research Librarian positions. Join an experienced, highly skilled library staff that serves the Wayne State University Law School and the local community. The Neef Law Library is in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood, on Wayne State's main campus. These are both full-time ­positions reporting to the Law Library director. The Neef Law Library is part of the Wayne State University Library System.

Essential Functions:

Reference:

Serves as members of the Law Library's reference team, providing skillful in-person services at the Reference Desk and remotely via phone, email, and online question intake systems.

Creates and updates online research guides to support Wayne Law's curriculum and instruct on researching special topics within the law.

Faculty Research Support :

Provides significant, in-depth research support to Law School faculty, departments, and administrators as liaison librarians.

Provides in-person and remote research consultations and project planning with faculty and student research assistants.

Assists faculty with requests for articles, books, and electronic resources to support their scholarship, classroom preparation, and professional development.

Instruction :

Creates and delivers online and in-person instruction sessions and guest lectures on a variety of legal research topics.

Collaborates on special library instruction projects with librarians and faculty members.

Professional and Collection Development :

With other Law Librarians, Identifies, assesses, selects, and recommends purchases and withdrawal of materials in Law and Legal Research subject areas of the WSU Library System.

Contributes to teams and committees by planning, evaluating, assessing, marketing, and implementing legal research services, resources, and technologies.

Participates in library and university committees to carry out professional development, scholarly, and service activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

M.L.I.S. (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accredited program

§ Degrees must be completed prior to the candidates' starting date of employment.

Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality reference and research service to patrons.

Significant experience performing legal research in an academic, government, or law firm setting.

Knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research methods, and the legal information profession.

Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness at Wayne State University.

Excellent interpersonal and oral / written communication skills.

Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills, including the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a diverse, dynamic environment.

Appointment/Benefits/Salary:

These are full-time, regular, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointments as Academic Staff, represented by the AAUP-AFT Local 6075 on an Employment Security Status track.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee/dependent life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans with Fidelity, TIAA/CREF, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off including twenty-two vacation days per year plus University paid holidays.

To Apply:

Submit electronically a complete application and include a detailed letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Wayne State's online system at: , position requisition # 2109 by September 1,

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Nominations or questions regarding this position may be directed via email to Search Committee Chair, Michelle LaLonde, Interim Director, at

Preferred qualifications:

Two or more years of previous experience working in an academic law library or other law library.

Evidence of strong instructional skills and previous legal research teaching experience.

Knowledge of and proficiency with Michigan legal information resources.

Knowledge of current legal- and library-relevant technology applications, including LibGuides.

Experience planning, designing, and providing legal research instruction presentations or classes.

Experience in effectively integrating new technology relating to information literacy, legal education, legal practice, and library services.

Member of State Bar of Michigan or other state bar association.

School/College/Division:

H01 - University Libraries

Primary department:

H0109 - Neef Law Library

Employment type:

  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Annual Salary:To be determined

Working conditions:

Normal office environment

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 2
  • Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


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