Research and Instructional Services Librarian, Roger Williams University School of Law, (Bristol, RI)

Posted December 9, 2025

Description

The Roger Williams University Law Library seeks an engaging Research and Instructional Services Librarian to join the law library in January 2026. If you are passionate about supporting future legal professionals, join our intergenerational library team in supporting the educational and social justice mission of Rhode Island’s only law school, a national public service leader.

Reporting to the Associate Law Librarian for Research and Administration, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive environment for students and faculty alike.

Responsibilities

In addition to delivering comprehensive reference, research, and instructional services, the Research and Instructional Services Librarian will coordinate our instructional programs, including our embedded legal research instruction in the first-year Legal Practice program, research instruction for clinical and externship programs, and training for law journals and co-curricular programs, with in-depth support, outreach to, and engagement with students from the entire law school program. The Research and Instructional Services Librarian will succeed in these endeavors by cultivating collaborative relationships within the library, with law school faculty and other members of the community, with the University librarians, and with the larger law librarianship community.

RWU Law librarians contribute to library-wide initiatives and strategic planning efforts, collect and analyze statistics to support program assessment and reporting, serve on relevant committees, and contribute to collection development efforts. The library administration supports and encourages active participation in local, regional, and national professional development activities.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent library experience.
Excellent legal research skills and advanced knowledge of legal resources.
Ability to provide professional customer service to a diverse patron population.
Ability to relate to and effectively communicate with law faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
Experience working with a student body, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and projects.
Attention to detail needed to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
Advanced computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Availability to work evening and weekend hours, as required.

Hours and Compensation

This is a full time position.

How to Apply

Visit https://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=94B1F4CEA75E375D186C83FA8CC9C94E?JOBID=195494 to see full listing and to apply. Applicants will be expected to submit a resume, cover letter, and list 3 professional references.