Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor of Law Library

Barry University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barry University in the United States seeks a Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor of Law Library responsible for teaching legal research and providing workshops. The position also assists faculty with educational technology and promotes scholarship.

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor and an MLS degree, with 1-3 years of experience. Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Both a Juris Doctor and an MLS degree are required.
• One to three (1-3) years of related experience.
• Strong consulting skills to analyze complex problems.
• High proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research assistance to library patrons.
• Develop instruction on artificial intelligence and legal technology.
• Participate in the Faculty Liaison Program and consult with faculty.
• Teach graduate-level courses in the LLM and/or JD program.

Skills

Legal research resources knowledge

Expert skill with Westlaw

Expert skill with Lexis

Consulting skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Juris Doctor

MLS degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

HeinOnline

ProQuest

Job description

Summary

The Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor of Law Library is responsible for legal research instruction to all Barry Law students, teaching classes in the LLM and/or JD program, providing workshops, and instructing small groups and individuals on any topic of legal research. The position also assists law faculty with educational technology, scholarship submission and promotion, and identifying research materials. It provides both traditional and virtual reference and research instruction to all library patrons—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the bar. This is an administrative and tenure‑track position, though the holder is not a faculty member on the tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research assistance to library patrons:
  Consult with patrons in person, by telephone, email, or video conferencing
  Conduct reference interviews to determine the exact nature of the question
  Advise patrons about useful resources to answer the question
  Teach patrons how to use resources, if necessary
  Serve specific reference shifts as assigned by the Associate Director
• Provide legal research and legal information‑literacy education to the Barry Law community:
  Conduct guest lectures in the first year and legal research & writing classes as needed
  Plan and create research lessons using lib‑guides, workshops, and video
  Provide one‑on‑one instruction to students and faculty
  Stay abreast of changes in legal technology
• Participate in the Faculty Liaison Program:
  Act as the point of contact between the library and assigned faculty members
  Assist and instruct faculty with Canvas, video conferencing, and other instructional technology
  Consult faculty on scholarship agendas, research resources, and locating materials
  Train research assistants and faculty LbRs
• Teach graduate‑level for‑credit courses in the LLM and/or JD program
• Develop instruction and programming on artificial intelligence and legal technology:
  Review new AI and legal tech products and recommend adoption
  Act as a local expert for faculty and students
• Support institutional repository and faculty scholarship:
  Train each journal’s incoming editorial board on library resources and services
  Maintain currency and accuracy of faculty scholarship in the institutional repository
  Promote faculty scholarship through the library website, blogs, and marketing
  Assist faculty with submitting scholarship for publication on platforms such as Scholastica and SSRN
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Law School, Law Library Director, Associate Director of Law Library, or Head of Technical Services

Qualifications

• Both a Juris Doctor and an MLS degree are required
• One to three (1‑3) years of related experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal research resources, expert skill with Westlaw and Lexis, and an ability to learn and teach other legal information technologies such as HeinOnline and ProQuest
• Strong consulting skills to analyze complex problems and identify appropriate resources
• Project management experience and the ability to work independently
• High proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email, and database management
• Basic knowledge of library equipment—computers, printers, copiers, monitors
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills, patience, friendliness, and calmness in challenging situations

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off, and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Equal Opportunity

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status, or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants, and trustees regarding participation in any program, benefit, activity, or employment opportunity offered by the University.