Full Job Description
Pay Grade/Pay Range: 57 Monthly (exempt): – Minimum – $ 36,088.00 Midpoint – $ 52,686.40
Department/Organization: 218161 – Law Library
Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Assistant Law Librarian facilitates the use of the library for the general public, law students, alumni, local attorneys, and faculty. May provide such services as selection and purchasing of books, ensure accessibility and maintenance of book collections, and provide reference services.
Additional Department Summary: Will play a primary role in the acquisition, organization, and curation of public-facing technology and digital resources relevant to the law school’s educational mission, including proposing and developing library services and programs related to the impact and implementation of existing and emerging legal technologies, on the evolving nature of legal education and practice. Reporting to the Associate Director for Public Services, this position is a member of the Law Library’s reference team, providing general reference and research assistance to all Library patrons and participating in a rotating reference schedule.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Master of Library Science and one (1) year of experience in a public service library or archive environment.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA-accredited school.
Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated awareness of current technology trends in the legal profession and law libraries. Knowledge of legal materials and research methodology using electronic and print resources.
Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and proficiency with relevant legal research resources, tools, and technologies. Familiarity with educational and communication technologies. Interest in enhancing and expanding the range and quality of electronic resources offered to library users. Ability to learn new technology independently and to adapt quickly to changing technologies.
Experience working in an academic library, including as a student worker or research assistant.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
