Description
Interested in Reference and Acquisitions? If so, this job is for you!
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law’s Ross-Blakley Law Library seeks a full-time innovative, collaborative Reference Librarian to support the college’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and public service, and provide leadership for the library’s acquisitions department. This position integrates strategic leadership of library acquisitions with active engagement in legal research, instructional, and reference services. The librarian oversees acquisitions operations, vendor relationships, and contracts while partnering with faculty, students, and colleagues to advance an inclusive, forward-looking academic environment.
The Reference Law Librarian position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. An entry-level appointment would be as an Academic Professional on an annual appointment under the rank of Assistant Librarian. An experienced candidate may be eligible for an annual appointment under the rank of Associate Librarian or Full Librarian. Information about Academic Professionals at ASU, including status, rank, titles, and appointment categories, can be found at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd505-03.html.
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership for the library’s acquisitions department by supervising one staff member and performing tasks such as monitoring expenditures, running reports, and ensuring effective management of vendor relationships.
- Serves as a member of the reference team by providing legal research assistance to law students.
- Conducts legal and interdisciplinary research to support law faculty scholarship and teaching.
- Participates in library instruction sessions as needed. Has the option to teach one 1-credit legal research course annually.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D) from an ABA-accredited institution AND a Master of Library Science (M.L.S.), Master of Library Information Science (M.L.I.S.), or equivalent Library Degree from an ALA-accredited institution. Upcoming May graduates are eligible to apply, contingent upon successful degree conferral.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with acquisitions, budgeting, and/or vendor management in an academic or law library setting.
- Familiarity with integrated library systems and/or financial reporting systems.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience providing reference services in a law library
- Experience working in an academic law library
- Demonstrated legal research experience
- Evidence of effective communication skills
- Experience in working independently and as part of a team
- Experience in demonstrating excellent organization and problem-solving skills
Application Instructions
Use this link to apply for the position - https://apply.interfolio.com/180232
Applicants must submit 1) a cover letter that illustrates how the candidate’s prior knowledge and experience meet the qualifications for the position, 2) a CV or resume, and 3) a list of three references with their contact information. Applicants may also submit additional supplemental application materials that reflect the candidate’s qualifications.
If you have questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact Beth DiFelice, Assistant Dean & Director of the Library, at beth.difelice@asu.edu.
The application deadline is February 13, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
