Assistant Librarian - Law Library

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JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Librarian - Law Library

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide legal research support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, members of the bar, and the public  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Provide legal research support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, members of the bar, and the public; create, promote, and evaluate innovative library services and instructional materials; instruct the first-year legal research course; present topical legal research presentations to law school and university classes and student groups; engage in research and scholarship relevant to librarianship, legal education, substantive legal subjects, or other academic disciplines; train and supervise law student library assistants and other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Relevant experience working in a library setting
• Background in legal or governmental environments
• Proven interest in or experience with teaching and instructional support
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise
• Evidence of technical competency

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 6/19/2025 will receive full consideration. 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

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