AI Law Librarian

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina’s Joseph F. Rice School of Law Library seeks a highly motivated, service-oriented librarian to join an academic research library with the primary goal of supporting its 60 faculty and over 640 students, while actively serving the USC community and state government.

The AI Law Librarian will focus on Legal AI and teach technology classes. Responsibilities include providing reference and research services, supporting public services, and developing expertise in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in technology, emerging legal technology, and law and technology.
• Teaching experience in AI, legal research, or legal technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach technology classes, including AI and AI skills.
• Provide reference and research services to the law school, university, public, and state bench and bar.
• Support other public services and library duties.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current and emerging legal technologies and AI initiatives.

Skills

AI in Law Teaching

Legal Research

Legal Technology

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

MLS or equivalent from ALA-accredited library school

Job description

Posting Number

FAC00152PO26

Advertised Title

AI Law Librarian

Campus

Columbia

College/Division

School of Law

Department

Law Library

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Position Category

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

12 months

Work County

Richland

Tenure Information

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category

Faculty

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina’s Joseph F. Rice School of Law Library seeks a highly motivated, service-oriented, and technology-focused librarian to join an academic research library with the primary goal of supporting the work of the 60 faculty and over 640 students of the School of Law, but which also actively serves the University community, state government, the Bench and Bar, and the citizens of South Carolina. The successful candidate will focus on Legal AI.

The AI Law Librarian will teach technology classes, including those involving AI and AI skills, and research classes. The AI Law Librarian will also provide reference and research services to the law school and university communities, the South Carolina bench and bar, and the public, and will support other public services and library duties.

A legal AI-focused librarian will support AI and legal technology programs for the library and the Joseph F. Rice School of Law, including (1) the new AI Ethics & Law Initiative (and its AI Law Lab) and (2) the Technology, Innovation, and Law Collaborative. This position will serve as a key resource on artificial intelligence, emerging legal technology, law firm technology, and legal technology initiatives. The librarian will be expected to develop and maintain an extensive working knowledge of current and emerging legal technologies, legal technology processes, artificial intelligence, and other related topics. This position presents wide-ranging opportunities for a candidate interested in law libraries and legal technology and innovation. The candidate will contribute significantly to legal technology and AI initiatives at the law library and the law school.

The AI Law Librarian reports to the Associate Director of the Law Library and works closely with the other library and law school faculty and staff.

Required Education and Experience

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and M.L.S or its equivalent from an ALA accredited library school, or enrollment in an ALA accredited M.L.S. or equivalent degree granting program.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, emerging legal technology, and law and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience, particularly in artificial intelligence, legal research, or legal technology.
• Experience providing legal reference services.

Desired Start Date

01/01/2027

Job Open Date

10/29/2026

Job Close Date

12/13/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty‑five (45) days on our job website. After forty‑five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by December 13, 2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.