Job Summary
Job Title: Law Library - CFS Professional Digital Content & Systems Law Librarian
Close Date: 03/18/2025
NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, March 17, 2025
Position Start Date: 7/1/2025
Required Degree:
Required Degree:MLS from an ALA-accredited institution
OR
If the applicant does not have an MLS, a master’s degree in information systems management, computer science, information technology, or electrical and computer engineering, and a commitment to complete an MLS degree a minimum of 44 months from the date of hire.
OR
If the applicant does not have an MLS, a minimum of two years of direct law library work successfully administering SirsiDynix Workflows and other law library-specific technology and a commitment to complete an MLS degree a minimum of 44 months from the date of hire.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
A successful applicant must have experience working with and learning new technology, excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, a deep commitment to providing excellent service, and a proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team. Candidates should also have knowledge of current practices and trends in academic or research environments. Working knowledge of key concepts in both of the following areas and significant experience in one or both areas: (1) Library Systems standards, practices and standards, MARC, RDA, authority control; (2) Desktop and Network support (both windows and Apple OS); Server Support (Linux and Windows), and Printers, including provisioning, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and asset controlling.
Duties/Expectations:
While the exact contours of the position will depend on the expertise, experience, and aptitude of the successful candidate, areas of responsibility will include the following: supporting the Law Library Integrated Library system, subsystems, hardware, and software, developing and maintaining the Law Library webpage, collaborating with faculty on their research by providing technology support through database creation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and direct software and hardware support, providing expertise in emerging technologies, teaching technology-related skills to law students and faculty, managing the Law Library’s Digital Repository, and supporting other law and technology efforts that support the mission of the Law School and Law Library. As a law library faculty member, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute in the areas of citizenship, mentoring, and creative works.
Must reside in the State of Utah to be eligible for employment consideration.
Documents required at the time of application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application. All full-time faculty positions require a Mission Alignment Statement (see description below).
Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.
Mission Alignment Statement
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).
Employment Requirements
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.