Research and Instructional Services Librarian

Position Summary

Ruth Lilly Law Library, Indiana University Robert H. Mckinney School of Law invites applications for a Research and Instructional Services Librarian who works with library faculty and staff to advance the library’s educational programming, including the library’s legal research instruction courses, responsible lawyering course, and programs for faculty and students; provides reference assistance to library patrons (faculty, students, and members of the public);

participates in evening and weekend reference coverage; assists in developing and promoting instructional and user support materials including multimedia and web-based materials; participates in the faculty liaison program; assists with other information services activities; works on team-based projects, including development of a new legal technology training program; and participates in collection development. The Research and Instructional Services Librarian reports to the Associate Director.

The salary range is $80,000 to $85,000 in addition to generous benefits.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The culture of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and of IU Indianapolis is of utmost importance. All faculty members at Indiana University abide by the Principles of Ethical Conduct and Academic Appointee Responsibilities and Conduct and support the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct and the institutional value of intellectual diversity.

Indianapolis, where the law school is situated, is the state capital and a vibrant city with a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, and music venues; substantial outdoor green space; an award-winning international airport; and professional football, basketball, baseball (AAA), and soccer (USL) teams. Indianapolis regularly ranks near the top in listings of Best Affordable Places to live, according to independent rankings reported by  To apply, please complete IU's online application LINK HERE with a CV, letter of application, list of three references, and any recent course evaluations.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Evidence of ability to meet Indiana University (Indianapolis campus) promotion and tenure requirements including scholarship and participation in professional activities.

• M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. or commensurate experience.
• Research and reference experience and teaching experience in an academic law library.
• Demonstrated proficiency in traditional and electronic legal research methods and excellent knowledge of legal and interdisciplinary research resources including print and electronic materials.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of technologies including instructional technology and internet resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong service orientation and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated teaching experience or potential for effective legal research instruction.
• Ability to work effectively and creatively in a collaborative environment.
• Exhibits professionalism by being reliable, timely, flexible, and collegial.

For more information, please contact Joe Lawson, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, , jodlawso