Position Introduction:

The Research Librarian provides reference, research and instructional services to the law school’s faculty, students, and other patrons.

• Provide reference support to law students, faculty, the OU University Community, and the public through in-person, email, phone, chat, or other means
• Partner with faculty in providing in-depth support for research projects and serve as a liaison to faculty
• Participate in collection development by developing subject matter expertise in one or more areas of law or legal research in support of faculty
• Monitor legal developments, research publications, and news to provide current awareness services to faculty
• Teach one to two sections of the required first year legal research course and provide guest lectures on legal research in other law school courses
• Teach advanced legal research courses as needed
• Create research guides and other resources in support of research and teaching activities
• Serve on law library and law school committees
• As an OU campus partner, participate in University Libraries committees and events and provide research services to the broader OU community
• Participate in conferences related to law librarianship, legal research instruction and information technology.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude in the use of print and online research sources including Westlaw, Lexis+, Bloomberg Law, and other online legal resources.
• Experience using technology to aid in research, instruction, or client support in an academic or a legal environment.
• Exhibits curiosity, tenacity and creative problem solving.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Ability to complete work under frequent interruptions.
• Strong user-service orientation.
• Demonstrated to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills tailored to wide range of clients and situations.
• Proficiency in Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint and possesses experience in using software, apps, or Internet services to develop, acquire, or deliver content.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in any subject area.
• 2 months of related academic experience.

Department Preferences:

• Master's degree in Library & Information studies or equivalent degree OR at least two years relevant library experience.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• Experience in teaching, training, or other instruction.
• Law library experience.