Job Description

Overview

Research & Instructional Services Librarian University of Oklahoma

Provides reference and research services to library patrons, including answering questions at the public reference desk and responding to faculty and student requests submitted in person or via other forums, including email and chat.

Responsibilities

• Teaches in and provides support for the required first-year legal research course.
• Plans and provides additional research training opportunities for faculty and students.
• Conducts workshops on legal research and provides guest lectures on legal research at the request of the law school faculty.
• Develops guides to the library collections and research aids using the University's LibGuides platform and assists as necessary with content on the Law School's Digital Commons Repository and website.
• Participates in collection development.
• Maintains reference statistics and other information needed for administrative reports.
• Participates in conferences related to law librarianship, legal research instruction and the use of innovative legal technology.
• Promotes and represents library to internal and external clients.
• Provides tours of the law library and the College of Law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Skills: Knowledge of legal research methods and experience using legal resources including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law or others
• Ability to recognize and provide excellent and thoughtful customer service to a variety of both external and internal clients
• Exhibits curiosity, tenacity and creative problem solving
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects
• Ability to complete projects individually and in coordination with other team members
• Ability to complete work under frequent interruptions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills tailored to wide range of clients and situations
• Proficiency in Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint and experience in using software, apps, or Internet services to develop, acquire, or deliver content

Advertised Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, carry and climb
• Required travel to professional conferences

Departmental Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited school
• 0-24 months of library experience
• Master's Degree in Library Science, Library & Information Studies, or equivalent
• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• At least one to two years of experience in a law library or law firm setting, performing legal research and / or providing legal reference
• Substantial experience in teaching, training, or providing instruction in formal and informal settings
• Knowledge of integrated library systems, such as Ex Libris Alma

Special Instructions

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check

Yes

Special Indications

Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting

Oct 3, 2025

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Oklahoma by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for Librarian roles.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs