Description:

Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Research Services Librarian works with a talented team of professionals to provide legal reference and research services to law library patrons; provide research support to law faculty through the law library's liaison program; develop instructional materials and teach legal research in the required first-year Legal Writing and Research Program; teach upper-division legal research courses; develop and teach other instruction-based programs; update and maintain online research support materials; participate in collection development; support institutional initiatives and collaborate with colleagues across units to support the research and learning mission of the University; work within the law library as well other campus libraries and University to explore emerging technologies in academic libraries, law libraries and the legal field; and promote library programs and resources both internally and externally.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Instruction and Professional Development.

About the Work Unit:
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are fundamental to the university's goal of advancing scholarship and learning. We collect, preserve, and make accessible a wide variety of resources. We partner with faculty and students to shape research, and we encourage the development of informed scholars and engaged citizens.

The Alyne Queener Massey Law Library offers a broad range of expertise, resources and services that enable the Law School to carry out its mission of scholarship and learning. The Law Library is designed to meet the modern information needs of the Vanderbilt community, providing ready access to library, media, and technology services, and a world-class collection.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Provide reference services to Vanderbilt Law School students and faculty as well as the larger Vanderbilt University community.
Provide research support to law faculty through the law library's liaison program.
Develop course materials and teach legal research skills in the first-year Legal Writing and Research Program.
Teach in upper-division legal research courses, seminars, and academic programs as needed.
Create and update online research guides, tutorials, and other web content.
Serve on University Library committees and work with colleagues in other campus libraries and University departments in support of the University's mission for radical collaboration and interdisciplinary scholarship and learning.
Participate in professional organizations and engage in scholarly activities at the local, regional, national and/or international level.
Take part in collection development.
Manages additional projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Certifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution required
Master's degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution or current enrollment in a Library and Information Science program required

Experience and Skills:

Entry-level and experienced law librarians are encouraged to apply.
Expertise in legal bibliography and legal research methodologies.
Outstanding communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively teach and present.
Understanding of generative AI and LLMs and interest in the creative use of these tools.
Knowledge or interest in emerging technologies and/or legal technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred:
Experience teaching legal research

About Us:
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America's Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.