Department: Libraries
Rank: Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

December 31, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position.
3. Three professional references with contact information. References will only be contacted once you are notified.

Department Summary

About the UO Libraries:

The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers many flexible, service- and technology-rich environments for our users’ research and learning needs. The UO Libraries is committed to supporting and enhancing the diversity of the university community, to providing a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought and expression is valued and respected, and to disrupting systemic inequalities. With a focus on equity in service, we strive to create a powerful learning community, a welcoming space where faculty, students, and patrons of all ages and cultural and ethnic backgrounds can access the information necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. We value intellectual freedom, user-centered service, evidence-based approaches, transparency, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.

The University of Oregon Libraries is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, the Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.

​​About the John E. Jaqua Law Library:
​The John E. Jaqua Law Library is organized as part of the UO Libraries. It is located inside the Knight Law Center on the University campus. The Law Library supports the legal education program of the Law School. The Law School enrolls over 500 students in its JD, LLM, and master’s degree programs, and over 400 undergraduate students enrolled in its legal studies minor. We teach legal research skills, assist faculty with scholarship, and provide enhanced learning spaces. Law librarians are members of the UO Libraries career faculty. The Law Library provides comprehensive legal collections in partnership with the UO Libraries. Our collections support the Law School curriculum and special programs, and meet campus legal research needs.​

Position Summary

As a member of the law library’s reference and instruction team, the Faculty Services Librarian coordinates and maintains overall research services for law faculty, and provides extensive reference and instructional services for both faculty and students. The person in this position will also contribute to the team through individualized research consultations with students; teaching of legal research skills; selection of library materials; collaborative work with other librarians on team projects; and participation in departmental planning activities.

The person in this position reports to the Head of Public Services and is expected to engage in service to the University, UO Libraries, and community through work on committees and similar groups; participate in appropriate professional development activities and organizations to stay current with trends and practices in the field; meet UO Libraries faculty criteria for promotion and retention; and contribute to the University’s goals regarding equity and inclusion.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Assistant Librarian:
• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution within 9 months of appointment.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program by time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian:
• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program.
• Six years post-MLIS experience in an academic law library.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Mastery of basic legal research sources and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and/or provide instruction.
• Database and Internet searching proficiencies.
• Knowledge of legal information sources and related technologies.
• Ability to achieve results in a collaborative environment.
• Strong service orientation.
• Commitment to learning new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to support and enhance a collegial, cooperative, and diverse working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Reference and/or instructional experience in an academic law library.
• Experience providing classroom and/or remote instruction.
• Experience using LibGuides.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

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