Description
The Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian leads efforts to promote digital information literacy by integrating current and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, into teaching and research and by creating a curriculum that educates students about these technologies and their impact on the practice of law. The Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian will also coordinate student outreach activities and serve as a law library liaison to student-run law journals and other law student organizations.
As a member of the law library’s reference and instruction team, the Emerging Technology and Student Outreach Librarian reports to the Associate Director and provides extensive reference and instructional services for both faculty and students through individualized research consultations; teaching of legal research skills; selection of library materials; collaborative work with other librarians on team projects; and participation in departmental planning activities.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications for Rank of Assistant Librarian:
- Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution within nine months of appointment.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program by time of appointment.
Minimum Qualifications for Rank of Associate Librarian:
- Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution by time of appointment.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program by time of appointment.
- Six years post-MLIS experience in an academic law library.
Professional Competencies:
- Mastery of basic legal research sources and techniques.
- Knowledge in emerging technologies, such as AI, data analytics, and automation, as applied to legal research, teaching, and the practice of law.
- Ability to teach and/or provide Instruction, particularly instruction related to emerging technology and law practice.
- Knowledge of, and skilled in, the use of current and emerging law practice technologies.
- Knowledge of legal research sources and the changing landscape of legal information.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, legal professionals, and the public.
- Ability to support and enhance a collegial, cooperative, and diverse working and learning environment.
