Research & Instruction Librarian

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Law School Scholarship Repository
• Monitor and report on developments in scholarly publishing and open access
• Produce reports on faculty research output, citation counts, and journal impact factors
• Provide in-depth research assistance to faculty, students, and staff
• Deliver legal research instruction via workshops, guest lectures, and video tutorials
• Co-teach for-credit research courses in the law school curriculum
• Create digital learning opportunities including online research guides and video tutorials
• Collaborate with faculty on instruction regarding AI research tools
• Participate in collection development and library weeding processes
• Provide Circulation Desk support as needed

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an ALA-accredited program or significant graduate coursework
• Knowledge of legal materials and research methodology
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a professional law librarian in an academic setting
• Experience with metadata work on digital projects
• Experience with Digital Commons software
• Knowledge of Canvas and LibGuides
• Understanding of generative AI applications in legal research
• Knowledge of foreign, comparative, and international law research methods

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• University of California Retirement Plan
• Life, Disability, and Legal insurance
• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

About the Company

UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) is a leading law school dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive educational environment.