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Law Librarian

University of South Carolina -
Richland, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $93,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Academic community engagement
Law
Library instructional services
Educational events
Teaching legal writing and research
Mid-level
Doctor of Law (JD)
Social media platforms
Analysis skills
One-on-one student support
Master's degree in library science
Library Science
Legal research
University teaching experience
Master of Library & Information Science
Training
Student activities (student support initiatives)
Teaching
Websites

Full Job Description

Posting Number

FAC00082PO26

Advertised Title

Law Librarian

Campus

Columbia

College/Division

School of Law

Department

Law Library

Advertised Salary Range

$85,000 - $93,000 or commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Position Category

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

12 months

Work County

Richland

Tenure Information

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category

Faculty

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina’s Joseph F. Rice School of Law Library seeks a highly-motivated, service-oriented, and technology-focused librarian to join an academic research library with the primary goal of supporting the work of the 60 faculty and over 640 students of the School of Law, but which also actively serves the University community, state government, the Bench and Bar, and the citizens of South Carolina. The successful candidate will focus on either Legal Technology or Student Engagement and Outreach.

The Librarian will be available to teach a required first-year legal research, analysis, and writing course and may teach upper-level legal research or technology courses. The librarian will also provide reference and research services to the law school and university communities, the South Carolina bench and bar, and the public, and will support other public services and library duties.

A legal technology-focused librarian will support legal technology programs for the library and the Joseph F. Rice School of Law, including (1) the new AI Ethics & Law Initiative (and its AI Law Lab) and (2) the Technology, Innovation, and Law Collaborative. This position will serve as a key resource on emerging legal technology, law firm technology, and legal technology initiatives. The librarian will be expected to develop and maintain an extensive working knowledge of current and emerging legal technologies, legal technology processes, artificial intelligence, and other related topics. This position presents wide-ranging opportunities for a candidate interested in law libraries and legal technology and innovation. The candidate will contribute significantly to legal technology and AI initiatives at the law library and the law school.

A student engagement and outreach-focused librarian will develop and coordinate programs, services, and events to enrich the law student experience, including orientation, legal research and technology training sessions and library awareness events, individual or student group research consultations, prepare-to-practice sessions, and library-hosted student events. Cultivates strong working relationships with students and student groups. Creates content for library communications, including social media.

The Librarian reports to the Associate Director of the Law Library and works closely with the other library faculty and staff.

Required Education and Experience

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and M.L.S or its equivalent from an ALA accredited library school, or enrollment in an ALA accredited M.L.S. or equivalent degree granting program.
Demonstrated interest in technology, emerging legal technology, and law and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience, particularly in legal research or legal technology.
Experience providing legal reference services.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date

08/16/2026

Job Open Date

07/17/2026

Job Close Date

08/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please note your preferred focus – Legal Technology or Student Engagement.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209367

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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