Syracuse University

Job # 041869

Department Code 20695-2107

Department Law Library

Job Title Law Reference Librarian for Emerging Technologies

Location Syracuse, NY

Pay Range $62,400 - $65,500

Pay Determination

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level 00

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours.

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Campus Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Syracuse University Law Library invites applications for a Law Reference Librarian for Emerging Technologies to:

• Provide reference and research assistance to Law Library users in a hybrid work and learning environment, including students, faculty, members of the local bar, and to the general public, in-person and online via email, phone and Zoom, including evenings and weekends on rotation.
• Provide individual and classroom instruction to enable law students to develop legal research proficiency in doctrinal and skills subjects
• Develop instructional materials on legal topics and in support of upper-level courses for students in the JD, LLM, and SJD programs.
• Develop the Law Library’s programs in current and emerging law practice technologies including AI to support law students as they prepare for the job market.
• Develop the Law Library’s electronic and print collections in assigned subject areas and serve as the library’s liaison to faculty who teach and do research in those subjects.
• Create and maintain online research guides, bibliographies, and other materials to support a variety of outreach programs for law student and faculty, the broader SU Community, the local bar and the public, to enhance access to legal information.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

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Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution, equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, completed or close to completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the tools and methods of academic research with application to the process of legal research, and the ability to assist library users from all backgrounds and at all levels of initial knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write effectively for a wide variety of audiences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to legal reference service and instruction in a complex educational environment.
• High degree of professionalism and the ability to both works independently and to interact effectively with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• One year of relevant law library or law practice experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Best combination of:

• Education and experience applicable to academic law librarianship.
• Significant understanding of the tools and processes of legal research.
• Ability to both work independently and to interact effectively with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal information research tools and methods; experience with the legal research process, and the ability to teach legal research skills in individualized and classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal reference and research services to students, faculty, alumni, members of the local bar, and all users of and visitors to the Law Library, with special emphasis on services to law students and faculty.
• Provide direct patron service at the Reference Desk, in-person, over the phone, via email, and over Zoom, including evenings and weekends on rotation, determining the best sources and methods to answer questions and fulfill research requests, including decisions to convert ILL and document delivery requests to purchases as a function of collection development.
• Develop the Law Library’s programs in current and emerging law practice technologies, including AI, to support law students as they prepare for the job market. Lead initiatives to introduce law practice technologies in consultation with Law Faculty and Career Services with regards to emerging legal technologies and their impact on the practice of law.
• Support College of Law teaching, learning, and research by providing individualized legal research assistance, by compiling bibliographies and collections of primary source documents, and by developing the Law Library’s electronic and print collections in assigned subject areas. Serve as the library’s liaison to faculty who teach and do research in those subject areas.
• Provide classroom instruction, both in person and over Zoom, to enable law students to develop legal research proficiency in doctrinal and skills subjects and create Research Guides to support individual classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109450

Job Posting Date 05/05/2025

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