Faculty Services Librarian

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

As a member of the law library’s reference and instruction team, the Faculty Services Librarian coordinates and maintains overall research services for law faculty, and provides extensive reference and instructional services for both faculty and students. The person in this position will also contribute to the team through individualized research consultations with students; teaching of legal research skills; selection of library materials; collaborative work with other librarians on team projects; and participation in departmental planning activities.

The person in this position reports to the Head of Public Services and is expected to engage in service to the University, UO Libraries, and community through work on committees and similar groups; participate in appropriate professional development activities and organizations to stay current with trends and practices in the field; meet UO Libraries faculty criteria for promotion and retention; and contribute to the University’s goals regarding equity and inclusion.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Assistant Librarian :

• Master’s Degree in Library / Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution within 9 months of appointment.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited program by time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian :