Innovative Law Research Librarian: Special Projects

University of Alabama Libraries; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks a creative law librarian to serve as Research & Special Projects Librarian. This role supports College of Law faculty and students with research, reference services, and digital collections, while advancing the Florida Workers' Compensation Archive and Election Law Center initiatives.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, forward-thinking Law Library, contributing to instruction, outreach, scholarly publishing, and professional service within the

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and MLS (or equivalent) required.
• Experience with legal research and information technologies preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication, with ability to collaborate with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational, project management, time-management, and analytical skills.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the Research Center's research, service, and leadership requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and research support to faculty and student research, including in-depth research assistance at the reference desk, email support, and in-person consultations.
• Contributes to the development, organization, description, promotion, and sustainability of special projects, including the Florida Workers' Compensation Archive.
• Provides research, current awareness, and resource development support for the Election Law Center, in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively on projects involving digital collections, archival materials, government information, legal history, and specialized research resources.
• Participates in legal research instruction via workshops, guest lectures, and other opportunities in various formats, including online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
• Contributes to the College of Law and the profession through committee work, research, publishing, and/or participation in professional organizations.
• Represents the Research Center on various college, campus, and library system committees and at meetings and other functions. Facilitates collaborative relationships within the College of Law and with campus partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Information technologies

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

J.D. and MLS

Job description

Florida State University seeks a creative law librarian to serve as Research & Special Projects Librarian. This role supports College of Law faculty and students with research, reference services, and digital collections, while advancing the Florida Workers' Compensation Archive and Election Law Center initiatives.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, forward-thinking Law Library, contributing to instruction, outreach, scholarly publishing, and professional service within the