The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is a national leader in experiential legal education, a recognized innovator in legal pedagogy, and home to multiple nationally recognized programs, including a Top 20 program in legal writing and an innovative Certificate in Legal Research (CLR) program. Housed in a state-of-the-art, LEED Gold building on the campus of the University of Denver, the Westminster Law Library supports cutting-edge faculty research, trains students in legal research skills across multiple subject matter areas, and familiarizes students with an array of technologies relevant to modern-day legal practice.

Position Summary

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire one or more talented and dedicated faculty reference librarians to begin work during the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Occupying a faculty position within the Professorial Series in University Libraries, and reporting to the Associate Director of the Westminster Law Library, reference librarians provide high-quality reference, research, and instructional services to faculty and students at the Sturm College of Law, as well as to the larger university community. Reference librarians also participate actively and meaningfully in the learning enterprise of the law school, including by providing instruction within the innovative and highly popular Certificate in Legal Research (CLR) program and creating additional learning tools, such as research guides and online tutorials.

This position is subject to the University of Denver's Policies and Procedures Relating to Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure.

Essential Functions

• Provide high-quality reference, research, and instructional services to the Sturm College of Law and University of Denver communities.
• Teach in the law library's Certificate in Legal Research (CLR) program, which currently supports three different legal research certificates (basic, specialized, and international) that students may elect to undertake.
• Provide high-quality service to Law Library patrons at a combined circulation and reference desk.
• Support faculty members engaged in scholarly research, encompassing both legal and interdisciplinary methodologies.
• Teach a law school course (preferably in the area of advanced or specialized legal research) and provide occasional guest lectures (as well as one-on-one instruction) upon request.
• Create and maintain learning tools, including research guides and online tutorials.
• Maintain statistics on the use of research and instructional services to assess their effectiveness and assist in data-driven decision making.
• Participate on the Law Library's collection development team as a subject matter expert and engage in regular evaluation of collection priorities.
• Stay abreast of new developments in library reference, research, and instructional services, including innovative ways to improve relevant workflows by leveraging new technologies.
• Participate in relevant marketing and outreach activities, including programming relating to the Westminster Law Library offered during the law school's orientation period.
• Serve on relevant committees within the law school and University Libraries system.

• Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A strong customer service orientation.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Legal research proficiency, including knowledge of key legal research sources and how best to use them in a variety of formats, or the demonstrated potential for rapid growth into such skills.
• A strong commitment to innovation, including comfort with technology and proficiency with a variety of library-related technologies, such as next-generation library systems, legal research platforms, and other relevant technologies.
• Strong analytical/problem so ving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• The ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships both inside and outside the law library.
• Knowledge of professional librarianship concepts, principles, and practices and a commitment to staying abreast of new developments.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work flexibly with faculty, students, staff, and a diverse research community.
• A commitment to an inclusive learning environment.

• The ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as necessary. Required Qualifications

• MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution (or currently enrolled).

• JD (or equivalent) from an ABA-accredited law school. Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in research and reference services in a law library.

• Teaching experience that evidences success in the classroom. Working Environment

• Standard office environment.

• Unexpected interruptions occur often in library work.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Reference librarian positions are currently eligible for one day per week of