University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaw Practice & Technology LibrarianRequisition NumberFE03877Working TitleDepartment Name8K400:Law LibraryWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationA J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and either an M.L.S. (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accredited institution or five years of experience in a law library. Degrees are required by the start of employment. Required Related ExperienceLaw office experience; five years of experience in a law library Required License/Registration/CertificationN/AJob SummaryThe Law Practice & Technology Librarian will act as the Law Library’s subject matter expert on emerging legal technologies and their impact on legal research and the practice of law. Primary responsibilities include monitoring developments in legal technology, guiding the Law Library’s understanding of evolving legal practice environments, and teaching a one-hour upper-level course on artificial intelligence legal research tools and applications. As a member of the reference librarian faculty, the Law Practice & Technology Librarian will provide proactive reference support to the Rosenberg College of Law faculty and students, members of the practicing bar, and other patrons of the Law Library. Reference service includes compiling subject and user guides, supporting the College’s student-run journals, participating in collection development, and providing subject-specific instruction in the College’s courses as requested. This position requires reference desk hours.Additionally, all reference librarian faculty play an integral role in the legal research and writing curriculum and are expected to participate as research professors for the 1L Legal Research, Legal Analysis, and Legal Writing course.The Law Library is located in the new Rosenberg College of Law Building on the University of Kentucky’s main campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Lexington is the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape and is in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living (KPMG LLP), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com - http://www.visitlex.com/ and http://acemagazinelex.com. - http://acemagazinelex.com./Application Deadline: Review begins February 1, 2024. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceLaw office experience; experience with or interest in emerging legal technologies; reference experience in an academic or law library; experience teaching or presenting to groups. Deadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesUniversity Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system? * InsideHigherEd.com HigherEdJobs.com* Diverse Issues in Higher Education* Higher Education Recruitment Consortium* InsightintoDiversity.com* Academic Keys* Latinos in Higher Education* Indeed.com* A colleague, friend, and/or family member* UK Job Fair* None of the aboveApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Curriculum Vita2. Cover LetterOptional Documents Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/LwA6G8h2ylnO7ImKNfqqGpPI235638427