Associate Director, Law Library

Department Summary

About the UO Libraries :

The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers many flexible, service- and technology-rich environments for our users’ research and learning needs. The UO Libraries is committed to supporting and enhancing the diversity of the university community, to providing a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought and expression is valued and respected, and to disrupting systemic inequalities. With a focus on equity in service, we strive to create a powerful learning community, a welcoming space where faculty, students, and patrons of all ages and cultural and ethnic backgrounds can access the information necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. We value intellectual freedom, user-centered service, evidence-based approaches, transparency, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.

The University of Oregon Libraries is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, the Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.

About the John E. Jaqua Law Library :

The John E. Jaqua Law Library is organized as part of the UO Libraries. It is located inside the Knight Law Center on the University campus. The Law Library supports the legal education program of the Law School. The Law School enrolls over 500 students in its JD, LLM, and master’s degree programs, and over 400 undergraduate students enrolled in its legal studies minor. We teach legal research skills, assist faculty with scholarship, and provide enhanced learning spaces. Law librarians are members of the UO Libraries career faculty. The Law Library provides comprehensive legal collections in partnership with the UO Libraries. Our collections support the Law School curriculum and special programs, and meet campus legal research needs.

Position Summary

Assists the Director in providing leadership for the Law Library, stepping in as needed in the Director’s absence. Oversees public services, including administrative and supervisory technical tasks, with indirect supervision of access services. Assists in library planning, and helping to set priorities for service to law faculty and students. Administers all aspects of the law library’s instructional program – including course design, content, and assessment – and coordinates instruction with law school and other law-related programs or classes. Provides leadership in incorporating best practices to enhance the law library’s teaching program in such areas as pedagogy, instructional technology and accessibility. Develops and administers law reference services, providing high-level, in-depth reference and research assistance to law faculty and students, as well as generalized reference service to the University community, local attorneys, and the general public. Performs collection development for resources in support of the curriculum and research activities of the Law School. Supervises librarians in the law library’s reference / instruction unit. Other related duties as assigned. Reports to the Law Library Director.

Engages in service to the UO, UO Libraries, and community through work on committees and similar groups. Participates in appropriate professional development activities and organizations to stay current with trends and practices in the field, and to meet UO Libraries criteria for promotion and retention. Contributes to the University’s goals regarding equity and inclusion.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian :

• Master’s degree in Library / Information Science / Studies.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited institution.
• 6 years of increasingly responsible experience in an academic law library.
• 6 years designing, teaching, and administering credit-bearing law school research courses.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Senior Librarian :