Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian

UO HR Website; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 5,277 - 86,317; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian at the John E. Jaqua Law Library leads digital literacy initiatives by integrating current and emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics, into teaching and research.

The role also coordinates student outreach and serves as a liaison to student-run journals and organizations. As part of the reference and instruction team, you will deliver reference and instructional services, teach legal research skills, select library materials,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution within nine months of appointment.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program by time of appointment.
• Six years post-MLIS experience in an academic law library.
• Mastery of basic legal research sources and techniques.
• Knowledge of AI, data analytics, and automation as applied to legal research, teaching, and the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive reference and instructional services for faculty and students.
• Teach legal research skills and conduct individualized research consultations.
• Collaborate on team projects and participate in departmental planning activities.

Skills

Legal research

Digital literacy

Communication

Collaboration

Instruction

Teamwork

Education

Master’s in Library/Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

LibGuides

Course design tools

Job description

Department: Law Library
Rank: Assistant Librarian
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Salary: $75,527 - $86,317 per year

Review of Applications Begins

August 19. 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified.

For questions please email Tori at [e-mail]

Department Summary

About the UO Libraries
The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers many flexible, service- and technology-rich environments for our users’ research and learning needs. The UO Libraries is committed to supporting and enhancing the diversity of the university community, to providing a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought and expression is valued and respected, and to disrupting systemic inequalities. With a focus on equity in service, we strive to create a powerful learning community, a welcoming space where faculty, students, and patrons of all ages and cultural and ethnic backgrounds can access the information necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. We value intellectual freedom, user-centered service, evidence-based approaches, transparency, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.
The UO Libraries is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Council on Library and Information Resources, Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations, and supports the University’s recent membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
About the John E. Jaqua Law Library:
The John E. Jaqua Law Library is organized as part of the UO Libraries. It is located inside the Knight Law Center on the University campus. The Law Library supports the legal education program of the Law School. The Law School enrolls over 500 students in its JD, LLM, and master’s degree programs, and over 400 undergraduate students enrolled in its legal studies minor. We teach legal research skills, assist faculty with scholarship, and provide enhanced learning spaces. Law librarians are members of the UO Libraries career faculty. The Law Library provides comprehensive legal collections in partnership with the UO Libraries. Our collections support the Law School curriculum and special programs and meet campus legal research needs.

Position Summary

The Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian leads efforts to promote digital information literacy by integrating current and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, into teaching and research and by creating a curriculum that educates students about these technologies and their impact on the practice of law. The Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian will also coordinate student outreach activities and serve as a law library liaison to student-run law journals and other law student organizations.
As a member of the law library’s reference and instruction team, the Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian reports to the Associate Director and provides extensive reference and instructional services for both faculty and students through individualized research consultations; teaching of legal research skills; selection of library materials; collaborative work with other librarians on team projects; and participation in departmental planning activities.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for Rank of Assistant Librarian:

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution within nine months of appointment.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program by time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications for Rank of Associate Librarian:

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution by time of appointment.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program by time of appointment.
• Six years post-MLIS experience in an academic law library.

Professional Competencies

• Mastery of basic legal research sources and techniques.
• Knowledge in emerging technologies, such as AI, data analytics, and automation, as applied to legal research, teaching, and the practice of law.
• Ability to teach and/or provide Instruction, particularly instruction related to emerging technology and law practice.
• Knowledge of, and skilled in, the use of current and emerging law practice technologies.
• Knowledge of legal research sources and the changing landscape of legal information.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, legal professionals, and the public.
• Ability to support and enhance a collegial, cooperative, and diverse working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing online instruction.
• Experience using LibGuides.
• Experience with course design.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

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Advertised: July 8, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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