Reference Librarian Job at California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA

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  • California Western School of Law
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Reference Librarian

California Western School of Law is seeking an energetic, professional Law Librarian to join our Reference and Access Services Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive reference services, developing user guides such as LibGuides, and supporting the research needs of students, faculty, and staff.

The library houses 466 student seats on four floors with over 36,000 square feet of space. The collection contains all major databases, and a substantial print collection consisting of over 60,000 monographs and 22,000 serials.

Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Provide in-depth, high-quality reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Conduct legal research using a variety of resources, including online databases, print materials, and other reference tools.
  • Assist other authorized patrons, including members of the bench and bar, with locating and using library resources.
  • Develop and maintain user guides, including LibGuides, to support legal research and library services. Ensure that all guides are up-to-date, accurate, and accessible.
  • Collaborate with faculty and other librarians to create specialized guides tailored to specific courses with scholarly writing requirements.
  • Participate in 1L student orientation and other instructional sessions on legal research methods and the use of library resources.
  • Develop training materials to enhance library research skills, including those needed for efficient use of legal databases such as Lexis, Westlaw, CEB Onlaw, and HeinOnLine.
  • Provide one-on-one research consultations at the Reference Desk and provide assistance to patrons at the Circulation Desk when requested to do so.
  • Assist in the selection and acquisition of new library materials, including books, journals, and electronic resources.
  • Evaluate and recommend resources to support the curriculum and research needs of the law school community.
  • Participate in collection development meetings and contribute to our Collection Development Policy.

Qualifications:

  • This position requires a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA approved school and a Master of Arts in Information Resources and Library Science (MLIS) or equivalent MLS degree from an ALA accredited program.
  • Participation in teaching rotation for a 3-unit Advanced Legal Research course is strongly encouraged
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000 Annual Salary

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the law school reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the law school anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity and budget.

The law school offers competitive benefits for eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

  • Generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (depending on which plan/level the employee elects).
  • 403 (b) Employer Retirement contribution of 8% (up to 8k per year) Fully and immediately vested.
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Plan.
  • Reduced Summer Work Schedule (paid).
  • Paid Fall and Winter Breaks.
  • Additional 10+ Paid Holidays.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off.
  • Wellness Programs.

Perks:

  • Little Italy/Downtown location for convenient access to great restaurants and after-hour activities.
  • Free on-campus parking facilities provided.
  • Employee engagement events.
  • On-Campus Convenience Store.
  • Complimentary bottomless Specialty Coffee.
  • Use of on-campus Law Library facilities.

Resume and Cover Letter required.

Complete an application through the CWSL Career Center website at or visit our website at CWSL.edu and search Current Job Openings.

About us:

Established in 1924, CWSL is an ABA accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school located in downtown San Diego, California. CWSL has the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. CWSL is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award, and the federal government’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The law school is also home to numerous outstanding programs, including the Innocence & Justice Clinic, Community Law Project, and New Media Rights Program. The faculty are dedicated to teaching, research, and service to the community. Detailed information is available at

California Western School of Law is committed to using the law to prevent and solve human and societal problems. In conjunction with our mission - to train ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society and equipped to use the law effectively and creatively on behalf of all members of society - we value a rich diversity among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as in the larger communities of which we are a part.

The law school is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The law school provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

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