Research and Instruction Librarian

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.

Job Description Summary

Penn Carey Law's Biddle Law Library seeks intellectually curious and service-oriented applicants for a full-time Research & Instruction Librarian position. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of librarians dedicated to providing exceptional research support and educational programming in support of the Law School's teaching, scholarship, and service missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a library liaison to assigned faculty, providing personalized services that may include in-depth research support, identification of new and emerging resources, and current awareness services.
• Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and others through multiple service modes, including in-person consultations, email, chat, and telephone.
• Participate in the library's instructional program by contributing to co-curricular education and training for courses, clinics, journals, and student organizations.
• If desired, teach credit-bearing legal research courses.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with developments in legal research tools and methodologies, instructional practices, and academic law librarianship.
• Participate in library projects, initiatives, and service activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program (preferred); or current enrollment with completion within two years; or willingness to enroll within six months and complete within two years of enrollment.
• Strong service orientation and commitment to supporting the research and learning needs of a diverse academic community.
• Experience performing legal research in an academic, court, or law firm setting, or demonstrated interest in legal research.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.