Legal Research Librarian: Special Projects & Archives

American Association of Law Libraries; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a creative, enthusiastic law librarian to serve as the Research & Special Projects Librarian in Tallahassee. The role provides research and reference support to College of Law faculty and students and contributes to special projects such as the Florida Workers' Compensation Archive and Election Law Center initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and a willingness to work

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and M.L.S. (or equivalent) degree from accredited institutions.
• Proficiency in legal research and information technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Excellent organizational, project management, time-management, and analytical skills.
• Have a strong service orientation and the 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

Organizational skills

Project management

Time management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Service orientation

Education

J.D. degree

MLS/M.L.S. degree

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a creative, enthusiastic law librarian to serve as the Research & Special Projects Librarian in Tallahassee. The role provides research and reference support to College of Law faculty and students and contributes to special projects such as the Florida Workers' Compensation Archive and Election Law Center initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and a willingness to work