Librarian I/II, Legal Research, University Library System

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University seeks Librarian I/II, Legal Research in the University Library System on the Detroit campus. The role supports the Law School, serves as a liaison to faculty and students, and provides reference, instruction, and research services in a dynamic academic setting.

The position involves in-person and remote consultations, development of research guides, and collaboration on library projects.

Qualifications

• Requires MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Significant experience providing high quality reference and research service to patrons.
• Strong knowledge of legal bibliography and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote reference services at the Law Library Reference Desk.
• Create and update online research guides to support the curriculum.
• Consult with Law School faculty and students on research projects and assignments.
• Deliver online and in-person instruction sessions and guest lectures on legal research topics.
• Participate in collection development and library services improvement.

Skills

Legal research

Reference services

Instruction

Collaboration

Education

MLIS

JD degree

Tools

LibGuides

Legal research databases

Job description

Librarian I/II, Legal Research, University Library System

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced LibrarianI/II, Legal Research, University Library System at its Detroitcampus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Position Purpose

The Arthur Neef Law Library welcomes qualified applicants to applyfor our Legal Research Librarian positions. Join an experienced,highly skilled library staff that serves the Wayne State UniversityLaw School and the local community. The Neef Law Library is inDetroit’s Midtown neighborhood, on Wayne State's main campus. Theseare both full-time positions reporting to the Law Librarydirector. The Neef Law Library is part of the Wayne StateUniversity Library System.

Essential Functions

Reference

Serves as members of the Law Library's reference team, providingskillful in-person services at the Reference Desk and remotely viaphone, email, and online question intake systems.

Creates and updates online research guides to support Wayne Law’scurriculum and instruct on researching special topics within thelaw.

Faculty Research Support

Provides significant, in-depth research support to Law Schoolfaculty, departments, and administrators as liaisonlibrarians.

Provides in-person and remote research consultations and projectplanning with faculty and student research assistants.

Assists faculty with requests for articles, books, and electronicresources to support their scholarship, classroom preparation, andprofessional development.

Instruction

Creates and delivers online and in-person instruction sessions andguest lectures on a variety of legal research topics.

Collaborates on special library instruction projects withlibrarians and faculty members.

Professional and Collection Development

With other Law Librarians, Identifies, assesses, selects, andrecommends purchases and withdrawal of materials in Law and LegalResearch subject areas of the WSU Library System.

Contributes to teams and committees by planning, evaluating,assessing, marketing, and implementing legal research services,resources, and technologies.

Participates in library and university committees to carry outprofessional development, scholarly, and service activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

M.L.I.S. (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accreditedprogram.

Degrees must be completed prior to the candidates’ starting date ofemployment.

Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality reference andresearch service to patrons.

Significant experience performing legal research in an academic,government, or law firm setting.

Knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research methods, and thelegal information profession.

Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively topromote teamwork, equality at Wayne State University.

Excellent interpersonal and oral / written communicationskills.

Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills,including the ability to work both independently and as part of ateam in a diverse, dynamic environment.

Appointment/Benefits/Salary

The position is a full-time, regular, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment as Academic Staff, represented by the AAUP-AFT Local6075 on an Employment Security Status track.

The starting salary for Librarian I is $65,000 and the startingsalary for a Librarian II is $68,000. Salary and rank will becommensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee/dependent lifeand long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans withFidelity, TIAA/CREF, tuition assistance, and generous paid time offincluding twenty-two vacation days per year plus Universityholidays.

Contact

Nominations or questions regarding this position may be directed via email to Search Committee Chair, Lesliediana Jones, Director and Assistant Professor [e-mail]

Preferred Qualifications

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Two or more years of previous experience working in an academic lawlibrary or other law library.

Evidence of strong instructional skills and previous legal researchteaching experience.

Knowledge of and proficiency with Michigan legal informationresources.

Knowledge of current legal- and library-relevant technologyapplications, including LibGuides.

Experience planning, designing, and providing legal researchinstruction presentations or classes.

Experience in effectively integrating new technology relating toinformation literacy, legal education, legal practice, and libraryservices.

Member of State Bar of Michigan or other state barassociation.

School/College/Division

H01 - University Libraries

Primary Department

H0109 - Neef Law Library

Employment Type

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/Salary Information

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $65,000

Working Conditions

Normal office environment.

Background check requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.