Reference and Faculty Services Librarian

University of South Carolina; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in legal education is seeking a dynamic Reference and Faculty Services Librarian to enhance library services for faculty and students. This role involves coordinating library services, developing outreach initiatives, and teaching legal research courses. The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. and an M.L.S., with a passion for legal research and a commitment to supporting faculty needs. Join a vibrant academic community where your contributions will significantly impact the legal education landscape and foster a collaborative environment for faculty and students alike.

Qualifications

• J.D. and M.L.S or equivalent required for this librarian position.
• Legal reference experience and teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate library services for faculty and students of the School of Law.
• Develop outreach initiatives to educate faculty about library services.

Skills

Legal Research

Reference Services

Teaching

Outreach Initiatives

Supervising Student Assistants

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

M.L.S or equivalent from ALA accredited library school

Job description

Reference and Faculty Services Librarian

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Summary

Posting Number: FAC00054PO25

Advertised Title: Reference and Faculty Services Librarian

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: School of Law

Department: Law Library

Advertised Salary Range: 85,000-115,000 commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis: 12 months

Work County: Richland

Job Search Category: Faculty

About USC

The University of South Carolina (USC) transforms the lives of South Carolinians through its eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at USC, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate, and Beaufort.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary: The University of South Carolina’s Joseph F. Rice School of Law Library seeks a highly-motivated and service-oriented reference librarian to support the work of the 50 faculty and over 640 students of the School of Law. The Reference and Faculty Services Librarian coordinates library services for all full-time and visiting faculty of the School of Law and is responsible for planning, development, implementation, and administration of library services to faculty.

The Reference and Faculty Services Librarian develops outreach initiatives to educate faculty about library services, works with faculty to ascertain their research needs, and consults on long-term faculty research projects. This position may also involve hiring, training, and supervising student research assistants.

The Reference and Faculty Services Librarian will teach in a required first-year legal research, analysis, and writing course or in advanced legal research courses and reports to the Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library.

Required Education and Experience

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and M.L.S or its equivalent from an ALA accredited library school, or enrollment in an ALA accredited M.L.S. or equivalent degree granting program.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of legal reference experience in an academic law library; prior teaching experience, preferably in the legal education environment.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date: 06/01/2025

Job Open Date: 04/08/2025

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• List of References and Contact Information