Job description
OVERVIEW:
The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.
Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Research Librarian position within the School of Law.
The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
- Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
JOB SUMMARY
The research librarian supports the mission of the School of Law by providing in depth research support for faculty scholarship and teaching; providing research assistance and guidance to law school students, staff and members of the University and legal communities; teaching legal research; and assisting with a variety of other job-related projects and tasks as requested. This position requires a strong interest and commitment to teaching legal research skills essential to the practice of law, developing in depth knowledge of the Law School’s curriculum, faculty research interests, library operations, legal information resources, research methodologies in all formats along with an understanding and support for educational technology as well as experience with emerging technologies related to the practice of law.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide research support for faculty scholarship and support for class curriculum.
- Provide reference services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others.
- Provide Library’s instructional programming in legal research and technology (could include, curriculum development, teaching support, in-class lecture, small group informal instruction, etc.).
- Collaborate with other law librarians to develop, expand, and provide library services (could include preparing research guides to information resources and library services, collection development decision making, management of internal and external website content, create occasional displays for in library marketing and resources, working with the Digital Repository).
- Actively continue ongoing professional development, including maintaining a high degree of expertise in many facets of research service including information technology, knowledge of legal and law-related information sources, and instructional methods as well as keeping up to date with technology needs in the practice of law.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited school of information or library science or equivalent degree. A J.D. may substituted for the MLS degree.
- Two years of law library experience
- Substantial knowledge of and proficiency with a wide range of legal information sources, research methods and emerging technologies.
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or eligible for legally required exemption such as a medical or religious reason.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching legal research in an academic environment
- J.D.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.
In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.
Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
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