Law Librarian

Position Overview

The Joseph F. Rice School of Law Library at the University of South Carolina is seeking a motivated and service-driven Law Librarian to join its academic research team. This full-time role supports approximately 60 faculty and over 640 law students, while also assisting the wider university community, South Carolina government, legal professionals, and the public. The role offers a focus in either Legal Technology or Student Engagement and Outreach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a mandatory first-year legal research, analysis, and writing course; potential to instruct advanced legal research or technology courses.
• Deliver reference and research assistance for law school, university members, legal practitioners, and public patrons.
• Support public library services and undertake general library tasks.
• If focused on Legal Technology: develop and maintain expertise in legal technologies including the AI Ethics & Law Initiative and Technology, Innovation, and Law Collaborative, serving as a primary resource on emerging legal technologies and AI.
• If focused on Student Engagement: design and manage programs and events enhancing law student experiences such as orientations, research and technology training, library awareness, consultations, and preparation workshops; foster strong relationships with students and student organizations; manage library communications and social media.

Qualifications

• Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and a Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school, or current enrollment in an ALA-accredited M.L.S. program.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for technology, especially emerging legal technology and intersections between law and technology.

Preferred Credentials

• Prior teaching experience, particularly in legal research or legal technology.
• Experience offering legal reference services.

Additional Information

• Applicants should specify their preferred focus: Legal Technology or Student Engagement.
• Salary ranges from $85,000 to $93,000, commensurate with experience.
• Recruitment is open until the position is filled, with a minimum posting duration of 45 days.
• This is an on-site, full-time opportunity based in Columbia, SC.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of South Carolina maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and education regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected factors.