Law & Technology Librarian

The Katherine R. Everett Law Library seeks excellent applicants for the position of Law & Technology Librarian.

The Law & Technology Librarian will advance the library's legal and educational technology goals. The librarian is responsible for coordinating and supporting instructional technologies within the law library. The librarian will participate in acquisition and maintenance of electronic access to subscriptions and databases. The librarian will track electronic subscriptions and implement and update authentication systems. The librarian will explore and recommend emerging technologies as they relate to legal practice, prepare library guides, and collaborate with library staff on how to implement these technologies in instructional settings. The librarian also conducts in-office research appointments with students and participates in planning, scheduling, teaching, and evaluating educational programs. These teaching opportunities may include classes for credit, other research classes and library tours for faculty, staff, students, and other library users. The librarian may also complete other designated projects and oversee special services such as collection, technology, or digitization projects. The librarian may participate in providing general reference services and staffing the reference desk as scheduled. The librarian will be active in law and library professional organizations and will contribute to the advancement of law or library practice through scholarship.

This appointment is governed by the Law Librarian Ranking Plan, which provides terms for multi-year contracts, reappointments, and promotions. The Law & Technology Librarian reports to the Assistant Director for Collection and Technology Services of the law library.

The successful candidate with a JD may be nominated by the Director for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law appointment and for teaching courses in the School of Law as an overload activity.

Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge of legal materials, current legal technology, and cutting-edge research methods; organizational and project management skills and ability to work as part of a team; ability to interact positively with students, faculty, staff and the public; strong service orientation; excellent written and oral communication skills; interest in scholarship, publication, legal education, and the development of law.

Preferred Qualifications: One to three years of professional experience working in an academic law library, legal practice, or legal information technology setting.

The application deadline is April 27, 2023. The proposed start date is June 5, 2023, but the start date is negotiable.

To apply visit the University's website at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/253046

Include a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three references. Questions can be directed to Stacey L. Rowland, the Chair of the Search Committee at slrowlan@email.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Educational Requirements: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from A.L.A. accredited library or information school required. Juris Doctor from A.B.A. accredited law school preferred. The required degree must be conferred by accredited institution prior to the employee's start date.

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