Student Services Librarian UC Law SF – San Francisco, CA

Full Job Description
Law Library

Classification: Level AL1 / Class Code 9100 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited / Represented

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $71,901 – $82,915 (commensurate with experience)

THE ROLE

The UC Hastings Law Library seeks a talented and enthusiastic law librarian for the position of Student Services Librarian. Under the general supervision of the Library Deputy Director, the Student Services Librarian provides legal reference, research and instructional services to the UC Hastings community. The Student Services Librarian is the liaison to all student-facing library activities, providing reference assistance, legal research instruction, and collection development to UC Hastings law journals, the Career Development Office, the Bar Passage Support Program and the Office for Academic Skills Instruction and Support. In addition, the Student Services Librarian coordinates the library’s Legal Research Certificate Program and collaborates with student government and other student organizations in developing and marketing library services for UC Hastings students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides sophisticated research and reference assistance to U.C. Hastings students and faculty, as well as other users of the UC Hastings Law Library
Provides legal research instruction to UC Hastings students and faculty via workshops, guest lectures, and video tutorials
Co-teaches for-credit asynchronous and synchronous research courses in the law school curriculum
Participates in the library’s faculty liaison program by providing in-depth research assistance to assigned faculty and their RAs, attending faculty workshop presentations, and making acquisition recommendations to the Collection Development Committee on the faculty’s behalf
Administers and coordinates the Law Library’s Legal Research Certificate program
Prepares and maintains online legal research guides, video tutorials, and library aids
Oversees the weeding, withdrawing and replacing of research materials specific to the Career Development and Academic Support programs of the College
Collaborates with UC Hastings’ law journals to provide research and source-pull support and training
Assists in development of online courses or teaching materials on Canvas or other platforms, including by assisting faculty with the creation discussion forums, quizzes, videos and PPTs for online learning classes
Participates in the work of the Collection Development Committee in the selection of print and electronic resources
Serves as the library liaison to student government and other student organizations
Assists in the evaluation and weeding of the library’s collections
Provides Circulation Desk and Interlibrary Loan support as needed
Contributes to the library’s strategic initiatives and participates in the planning and implementation of new library programs and procedures
Maintains an active interest in the profession of librarianship by attending seminars and conferences, and monitoring professional publications
Facilitates collaborative relationships across College departments
Participates in the life of the law school by attending events and volunteering for projects and committees
Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program, or significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree
JD degree from an ABA-accredited institution or its foreign equivalent, or three years’ work experience in a law library setting
Legal research instructional experience and experience in an academic law library desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of legal materials and research methodology using electronic and print resources
Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies
Knowledge of materials and research methods in non-law disciplines desirable
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills
Strong service orientation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to propose new projects and workflows

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

Fifteen paid holidays per year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Hastings College of the Law is an equal opportunity employer. UC Hastings strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Hastings College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.