Law Library Fellow

The two (2) year Law Library Fellowship allows an attorney or law school graduate to receive a stipend to complete a Masters in Information Science (or its functional equivalent) while employed as a full-time staff member in the Duncan School of Law Law Library. One of the goals of the fellowship is to diversify the law library profession by providing the opportunity to a member of a group traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession to become a dual-degree law librarian.

Required Qualifications

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and experience in an academic law library. Acceptance (upon on extension of offer) in a M.L.S. or functional equivalent ALA accredited program;

Preferred Qualifications

Legal Research and/or Writing instruction experience; experience in law libraries.

Campus: Duncan School of Law

Posting Number: S04066P

Job Open Date: 11/14/2024

Job Close Date: 04/30/2025

Open Until Filled: No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [email protected].

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Job Duties

• Provide reference services in both traditional and online environment;
• Assist librarians with class preparation and teaching, including developing assignments and exercises;
• Opportunity to teach sections of Legal Research after the first semester.
• Utilize educational technology, such as learning management software (LMS), video conferencing software (e.g. Zoom), among other technology to enhance learning in the classroom;
• Create and/or revise online research and subject resource guides;
• Create content for the Law Library s online presence (e.g., website, blog, other social media);
• Staff the library s virtual reference desk;
• Special projects with the other librarians; or
• Other experiences meeting the needs and interests of both the Duncan School of Law Library as well as the interests and prior experience of the fellow.

LMU's hiring policies are in accordance with EEO regulations and policies. LMU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.