Experiential Learning Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Law Library is seeking an Experiential Learning Librarian to support the Law School community, particularly in experiential education. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and students, develop instructional materials, and engage in research that enhances the school's practical training programs.

Applicants are expected to have a J.D. and an M.L.S., along with relevant professional experience. The role entails creating strong partnerships and offering specialized services tailored to legal education.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional librarian, practicing attorney, or paralegal in a law practice environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of current and emerging legal technologies.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with the Law School's experiential education programs.
• Provide instruction and research support.
• Develop partnerships with faculty and students.

Skills

Legal research competency

Written and oral communication skills

Instructional and presentation skills

Ability to take initiative

Education

J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school

M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited graduate school

Tools

Legal AI tools

Job description

The University of Minnesota Law Library invites applications from experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individuals for a newly-created Experiential Learning Librarian position. The Experiential Learning Librarian will play a critical role in serving the Law School community, particularly the faculty and students participating in the Law School’s experiential education courses and practical training programs, which consistently rank amongst the strongest in the nation, and recently received an A+ grade from the National Jurist.

The Experiential Learning Librarian will report to the Associate Director for Research Services. Professional librarians are members of the Law Library Faculty and are hired under the University of Minnesota Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) employee classification system, which may lead to promotion and continuous appointment based on successful fulfillment of job responsibilities, scholarship, and professional service.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Experiential Learning Librarian will be to integrate into and collaborate with the Law School’s Clinics, Moot courts, Centers and Institutes, and other experiential education programs, such as Law in Practice, Legal Writing, Field Placements and Residencies, and Judicial Clerkships. Primary responsibilities will include: developing strong professional partnerships with Law faculty and students participating in the Law School’s experiential education courses and practical training programs; providing formal and informal instruction; offering research expertise and support; and designing customized services, as needed.

Additional responsibilities include: participating in first-year legal research instruction; providing reference services on a limited basis; and creating research guides tailored to experiential education courses and practical training programs. As a professional librarian, this position also engages in research and scholarship relevant to law librarianship, legal education, and/or substantive legal subjects; participates in professional service activities; represents the Law Library at the campus, regional, and national levels; and performs other duties as assigned.

Salary: $110,000 to $118,000

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school
• M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited graduate school
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian, practicing attorney, or paralegal/paraprofessional in a law practice environment
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, the use of current and emerging technologies used in the law practice environment, including legal AI tools
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical as well as written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated evidence of strong instructional and presentation skills
• Demonstrated evidence of strong legal research competency
• Demonstrated ability to contribute actively to the law library profession through both scholarly productivity and participation in professional activities
• Demonstrated strong service philosophy

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian in an academic law library
• Experience developing methods and processes to enhance outreach and marketing of services to faculty or students participating in experiential education courses or practical training programs