Research Librarian, School of Law

2 months ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and service-oriented Research Librarian to join our team at the University of Virginia School of Law. As a key member of our research and reference team, you will provide sophisticated research support for faculty, students, and staff, as well as research instruction to students and reference assistance to members of the public.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in the rotating reference schedule for both in-person and online reference services, providing in-depth legal and non-legal research for law faculty, supporting law students in their research goals, and aiding public patrons.
  • Serve on the Law Library's collection development committee and may also serve on other committees and project teams, such as the Law Library's Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (DEB) Standing Committee; Technology Steering Committee; Outreach and Social Media teams; talent search committees; and Law School and University committees.
  • Act as a library liaison to 1L Legal Research & Writing classes, the Law School's Summer Research Assistant Program, and one or more of the Law School's student-run journals.
  • Depending on Law School needs, library availability, librarian interest and teaching ability or aptitude, teach, co-teach, or assist with teaching for-credit classes such as Advanced Legal Research or specialized legal research classes.
  • Support library operations and administrative projects as assigned.
Requirements
  • A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (or equivalent non-U.S. law degree with substantial U.S. legal research experience). Degree must be completed by start date.
  • Excellent legal research skills with substantial knowledge of legal information systems and sources.
  • Strong service orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently on independent and collaborative projects, to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently, and to thrive in a friendly but fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a succinct, clear, and timely manner.
  • Proficiency with standard office and library software applications and the ability to rapidly incorporate new technology into research methods and workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited school of library or information sciences (or comparable degree from a foreign institution).
  • Experience with providing legal research and reference services in a library or similar setting.
What We Offer

This is a full-time Senior Professional Research Staff (Research Scientist) position with benefits, reporting to the Law Library's Assistant Director & Head of Research Services. This position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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