Experiential Learning Librarian

American Association of Law Libraries; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Association of Law Libraries seeks an Experiential Learning Librarian for the University of Minnesota Law Library. This critical role involves supporting faculty and students in experiential education courses and practical training programs, which are among the strongest nationally.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an A.B.A.-accredited school, an M.L.S., and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with law faculty, providing instruction, and developing customized services.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian, practicing attorney, or paralegal/paraprofessional in a law practice environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong instructional and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into and collaborate with the Law School's experiential education programs.
• Develop strong professional partnerships with Law faculty and students.
• Provide formal and informal instruction and research support.

Skills

Initiative and independence

Use of legal AI tools

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Instructional skills

Legal research competency

Strong service philosophy

Education

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

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

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