Librarian I/II, Legal Research, University Library System
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Librarian I/II, Legal Research, University Library System at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Purpose:
The Arthur Neef Law Library welcomes qualified applicants to apply for our Legal Research Librarian positions. Join an experienced, highly skilled library staff that serves the Wayne State University Law School and the local community. The Neef Law Library is in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, on Wayne State's main campus. These are both full-time positions reporting to the Law Library director. The Neef Law Library is part of the Wayne State University Library System.
Essential Functions:
Reference:
Serves as members of the Law Library's reference team, providing skillful in-person services at the Reference Desk and remotely via phone, email, and online question intake systems.
Creates and updates online research guides to support Wayne Law’s curriculum and instruct on researching special topics within the law.
Faculty Research Support:
Provides significant, in-depth research support to Law School faculty, departments, and administrators as liaison librarians.
Provides in-person and remote research consultations and project planning with faculty and student research assistants.
Assists faculty with requests for articles, books, and electronic resources to support their scholarship, classroom preparation, and professional development.
Instruction:
Creates and delivers online and in-person instruction sessions and guest lectures on a variety of legal research topics.
Collaborates on special library instruction projects with librarians and faculty members.
Professional and Collection Development:
With other Law Librarians, Identifies, assesses, selects, and recommends purchases and withdrawal of materials in Law and Legal Research subject areas of the WSU Library System.
Contributes to teams and committees by planning, evaluating, assessing, marketing, and implementing legal research services, resources, and technologies.
Participates in library and university committees to carry out professional development, scholarly, and service activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
M.L.I.S. (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accredited program.
Degrees must be completed prior to the candidates’ starting date of employment.
Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality reference and research service to patrons.
Significant experience performing legal research in an academic, government, or law firm setting.
Knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research methods, and the legal information profession.
Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively to promote teamwork, equality at Wayne State University.
Excellent interpersonal and oral / written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills, including the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a diverse, dynamic environment.
Appointment/Benefits/Salary:
The position is a full-time, regular, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment as Academic Staff, represented by the AAUP-AFT Local 6075 on an Employment Security Status track.
The starting salary for Librarian I is $65,000 and the starting salary for a Librarian II is $68,000. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee/dependent life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans with Fidelity, TIAA/CREF, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off including twenty-two vacation days per year plus University holidays.
To Apply:
Submit electronically a complete application and include a detailed letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Wayne State’s online system at: https://hr.wayne.edu/jobs, position requisition #XXXX by September 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Nominations or questions regarding this position may be directed via email to Search
Committee Chair, Lesliediana Jones, Director and Assistant Professor
LesliedianaJones@wayne.edu
Preferred Qualifications:
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Two or more years of previous experience working in an academic law library or other law library.
Evidence of strong instructional skills and previous legal research teaching experience.
Knowledge of and proficiency with Michigan legal information resources.
Knowledge of current legal- and library-relevant technology applications, including LibGuides.
Experience planning, designing, and providing legal research instruction presentations or classes.
Experience in effectively integrating new technology relating to information literacy, legal education, legal practice, and library services.
Member of State Bar of Michigan or other state bar association.
School/College/Division:
H01 - University Libraries
Primary Department:
H0109 - Neef Law Library
Employment Type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/Salary Information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary minimum: $65,000
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: Yes
- Reposted reason: Supercedes Previous Requisition
- Prior posting/requisition number: REQ 3016
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
