Librarian, Reference Law

Cleveland State University; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University Library's Engaged Learning unit seeks a knowledgeable librarian to support the College of Law, faculty, and the public with legal and reference research.

You will conduct interviews, develop online guides, assist with collection development, and contribute to the library blog, with evening and general reference rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) or Juris Doctorate from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Experience in legal research and reference services.
• Experience creating web-based research guides.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and reference research to students, faculty, and the public.
• Develop and maintain online research guides and instructional materials.
• Contribute to the Library blog and social media; support outreach activities.
• Participate in reference desk coverage including evenings and general rotations.

Skills

Legal research

Reference services

Web guides

Communication

Education

MLIS/JD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

Provides high-quality legal and specialized research and reference services to students and faculty of the College of Law, as well as university stakeholders, members of the legal community, and the public. Conducts reference interviews, bibliographic research, legal research, and information and content analysis to help users effectively identify and evaluate legal information. Participates in scheduled reference desk coverage, including evening and general reference rotations, to ensure consistent access to research assistance. Develops, maintains, and monitors online research guides and other web-based resources for consistency, accessibility, and usefulness. Contributes research and content to the Library blog and social media and develops and updates instructional materials for the Legal Research Seminar series. Assists with collection development and may participate in technical services activities that support access to and organization of library resources. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree, in library and information science ( MLIS ), information management, or related field from an ALA -accredited institution or Juris Doctorate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in conducting legal research and reference services.
• Experience creating research guides in web-based research guides platform.
• Experience conducting reference interviews.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to accept and implement constructive feedback.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and have a "Customer Focus" attitude and delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PT0703966S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting 12/31/2029

Special Instructions to Applicants

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Schedule determined by supervisor and may include hours outside of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

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Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Posted Date

Posted Date 09/21/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Review Begins

Review Begins 09/28/2026

Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

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• * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at [phone] if you need accommodation.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS), information management, or related field from an ALA-accredited institution or Juris Doctorate?
  • Yes
  • No