Reference & Research Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries; Tuscaloosa, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a Reference and Research Librarian to support the law school and wider university community, delivering reference services, guiding research, and assisting visitors.

You will teach or co-teach legal research sessions, serve as liaison to student journals, moot court, and clinics, and contribute to collection development and outreach initiatives.

The role includes supervising students providing reference services and participating in professional activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research support to the law school and university communities.
• Teach or co-teach legal research sessions and guest lectures within the law school.
• Serve as liaison for the law school’s student-run journals, moot court programs, and legal clinics.
• Engage in outreach initiatives related to library services and collections.
• Supervise students performing reference services.
• Participate in collection development activities.

Job description

The Reference and Research Librarian is responsible for providing research and support services to the law school and broader university communities. This includes providing exceptional reference services and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and library visitors; teaching or co-teaching legal research sessions and/or guest lectures within the law school; serving as a liaison for the law school’s student-run law journals, moot court programs, and legal clinics; and engaging heavily with outreach initiatives related to library services and collections. The Reference and Research Librarian is responsible for functional supervision of students performing reference services. In addition, they participate in collection development activities and engage in professional activities based on interest, skill, and library needs.