Proposed Faculty Rank
Assistant Law Librarian
Department
00100 - Law Library
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
7/1/2026
Details
Head of Reference and Instruction Services
James E. Faust Law Library
University of Utah
Description
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for the position of Head of Reference and Instruction Services. This is a tenure track law library faculty position. Position available July 1, 2026.
Core Duties
· Manage reference services including scheduling and coordinating reference desk coverage.
· Train, mentor, and evaluate librarians providing reference and instructional services.
· Provide approximately 6-10 hours per week of reference services to library patrons.
· Maintain and analyze reference statistics to assess service effectiveness.
· Teach two credit hours of legal research annually (basic, advanced, specialized, or FCIL).
· Provide individualized and group instruction using a wide range of educational technologies.
· Participate in the liaison program providing research services to law faculty and training and support of student research assistants.
· Collaborate with faculty to integrate legal research into the curriculum.
· Participate with the collection development team to recommend new databases, print resources, or research tools.
· Prepare and maintain research guides.
· Serve on Law Library/Law School, University of Utah governance, and other professional committees as appropriate.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
· Engage as a member of the Law Library team and work to further the overall goals of the Law Library.
Requirements/Qualifications
J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent from ALA-accredited institution required. Strong service orientation; excellent oral and written communication; good organizational skills; ability to deal effectively with all library patrons; strong teamwork skills, adaptable to additional responsibilities.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range is $88,000-95,000 and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Librarians have faculty status at the University of Utah and receive generous health, vacation and retirement benefits (
https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/), including 25 days of vacation and 12 paid holidays each year. This position has the option to telecommute one day a week. No evening or weekend work required. A stipend for moving costs is included.
About the Library: The library has 6 librarians and two full-time library staff. The library serves approximately 300 students and over 35 faculty members at Utah’s top public law school. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our campus is nestled in the heart of the Wasatch mountains which offer Olympic-class skiing, hiking, climbing and a variety of other outdoor sports. Salt Lake City offers a wealth of amenities including outstanding entertainment venues, excellent restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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