Law Librarian for Reference Services (part-time, temporary)

St. John’s University School of Law Library seeks a Law Librarian for Reference Services for the remainder of the fall 2025 semester and potentially the spring 2026 semester. The position will be a part-time temporary position, filling a mid-semester vacancy while we conduct a national search to fill the position. The successful candidate will join a collegial and service-centered team providing reference and research services to the faculty and students at St. John’s University School of Law. Job Summary: Reporting to the Deputy Director for Library Services, the Law Librarian for Reference Services will provide reference and research services to law faculty and students on a part-time temporary basis at least through the end of the fall 2025 academic semester. Reference services are provided on-site during the following hours: Monday – Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday 9am – 3pm. The hourly rate for this position is $50 - $60 per hour. Essential Functions: Perform ready reference and in-depth research on both scholarly and practice-centered legal topics using online and print resources. Support law students conducting research to fulfill the law school’s scholarly writing requirement. Support law journal members for the law school’s 5 student journals in locating material for source-gathering and citation checking. Support students and faculty in the law school’s clinical program conducting research for live-client clinics. Support faculty with small-scale research projects and work closely with student research assistants as they work on larger faculty research projects. Competencies: Working knowledge of current online and print legal research resources. Competency in computer-based research tools: Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, HeinOnline, ProQuest Legislative Insight, etc. Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. Reliable and responsive professional approach to library services. Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. A courteous and professional demeanor characterized by a positive and customer service centered approach. Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team. Required Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Library Science and/or JD with substantial law library experience Experience conducting research in a legal setting is required. Experience conducting research in an academic law library environment is preferred. Preferred Education and Experience: Both a J.D. from ABA approved law school and an M.L.S. from ALA accredited library school. Two or more years of experience in an academic law library, including legal research and reference services.

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