Law Library Research & Instruction Librarian

University of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, TN, seeks a librarian to provide research and reference services for students, faculty, and staff. The role includes teaching basic legal research, coordinating training on databases, and contributing to library publications.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS from an ALA-accredited school and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with at least three years in a law library and strong teaching and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited school and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum three years working as a librarian in a law library.
• Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter and three references to be considered; applications due by August 14th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provides research and reference services to Law School students, faculty, staff, and the wider university community.
• Participates in the Law Library faculty services program.
• Provides instruction to first-year law students in basic legal research materials and methods.
• Teaches as part of the Legal Methods program and for-credit specialized research courses.
• Works one-on-one with students, faculty, and staff for training and research consultation.
• Coordinates and provides training on databases, legal and library technologies, and other topics.
• Produces library guides, tutorials, and publications.

Skills

Legal research

Teaching

Reference services

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science (ALA)

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Law databases

Job description

University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, TN, seeks a librarian to provide research and reference services for students, faculty, and staff. The role includes teaching basic legal research, coordinating training on databases, and contributing to library publications.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS from an ALA-accredited school and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with at least three years in a law library and strong teaching and communication skills.