Research and Instruction Librarian

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking two full-time Research and Instruction Librarians to join their collaborative law school team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional research support and educational programming while working closely with faculty and students. Candidates should possess a JD and a master's degree in library science or be willing to complete it within a specified timeframe. The University of Pennsylvania offers a vibrant work environment with a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal place for those passionate about legal research and library services.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Generous retirement plans

Substantial time away from work

Wellness and work-life resources

Qualifications

• JD and MLIS or commitment to complete MLIS within 2.5 years required.
• Experience in legal research in academic or law settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized research support to faculty and students.
• Develop specialized library services in legal research and education.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Work

Service Orientation

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Job description

Research and Instruction Librarian

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, and a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources.

Posted Job Title

Research and Instruction Librarian

Job Profile Title

Librarian C

Job Description Summary

The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished law schools. The School offers a distinctive cross-disciplinary legal education, drawing on the depth and breadth of the University of Pennsylvania. Penn Carey Law's Biddle Law Library seeks intellectually curious applicants for two full-time Research & Instruction Librarian positions. The successful candidates will join a talented team of librarians dedicated to providing outstanding research support and educational programming at a highly collaborative law school.

The Research & Instruction Librarians will report to the Head of Reference and Student Services. New librarians, including recent graduates and first-generation professionals, are encouraged to apply. Both positions are open to anyone with a JD degree who already has a master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) or is willing to commit to completing the MLIS degree no later than 2.5 years after hiring.

Job Description Responsibilities

1. Serve as a library liaison to provide personalized services to assigned faculty, including providing in-depth research support, identifying new resources, and offering current awareness services.
2. Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors via telephone, email, chat, and in-person meetings.
3. Develop and provide specialized library services in one of the following areas: (1) foreign, comparative, and international legal research; (2) teaching credit-bearing legal research courses and developing/providing co-curricular educational programming; (3) working with emerging technology relevant to law librarianship, legal education, and law practice; (4) collection development; or (5) support of data-intensive research.
4. Participate in co-curricular instructional activities, including training for classes, clinics, and journals.
5. Pursue professional development opportunities.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
2. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited school of information or library science (preferred), current enrollment in master's degree program in information or library science and completion of degree within two years of date of hire, or successful application to and enrollment in master's degree program in information and library science within six months of date of hire and completion of program within two years of enrollment.
3. A strong service orientation.
4. Experience performing legal research in an academic, court, or law firm setting.
5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

1. Librarian B: 2-3 years law library or equivalent combination of education/experience
2. Librarian C: 3-5 years law library or equivalent combination of education/experience
3. Experience in teaching, training, or instruction.
4. 2-3 years' experience with emerging legal information technologies.
5. 2-3 years' experience in legal practice.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Law School

Pay Range

$51,824.00 - $90,000.00 Annual Rate

Equal Opportunity Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

1. Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
2. Tuition: Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and dependent children.
3. Retirement: Generous retirement plans to help you save for your future.
4. Time Away from Work: Substantial amount of time away from work during the year.
5. Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs and resources to help you care for your health and work-life balance.

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