Creighton Universityâ??s School of Law in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Senior Reference and Outreach Librarian.

Work in the Klutznick Law Library and McGrath North Mullin & Kratz Legal Research Center. The Reference and Outreach Librarian serves as a pivotal liaison between the law library and its academic community, supporting research, instructional services, and faculty engagement. This position contributes to the strategic development of outreach initiatives and manages reference services to enhance access to legal information and research support.

As a member of the Leadership Team and holding library faculty status, the librarian participates in university and library committees and collaborates on projects that advance the libraryâ??s mission within Creighton School of Law under faculty status.

Key Responsibilities

Reference Services: serves as the lead librarian for reference services, guiding the direction, coordination, and delivery of legal reference across the law library. This leadership role includes managing resources, personnel, and initiatives that ensure high-quality research support for the law school community.

Reference Operations & Coordination: Manage the reference schedule, ensuring consistent coverage and quality service. Serve as primary coordinator for monthly reference team meetings. Respond to reference questions both during scheduled desk shifts and outside designated hours.

Reference Collection & Resource Development: Oversee development of the reference collection, including review of new titles. Lead creation and maintenance of LibGuides. Manage reference handouts to support instructional and service needs. Maintain responsibility for NOLO materials and related content. Supervise access to and organization of research tools available through the public access terminals, ensuring that legal resources are discoverable and user-friendly for patrons. Coordinate maintenance of functionality in collaboration with designated access services staff.

Outreach and Instruction: Develop and implement outreach initiatives to engage students, faculty, and staff. Collaborate with library staff on outreach methods, policies, and assessment. Monitor external trends and best practices to adapt outreach efforts. Assist with registration of students and faculty for licensed database access (in cooperation with Instructional Services Librarian). Prepare for and co-teach research and instructional classes during fall and spring semesters .

Faculty Services: Act as primary faculty liaison for library services. Identify faculty research needs and consult on legal and interdisciplinary research strategies. Support discrete research requests and long-term faculty research projects. Develop outreach initiatives to familiarize faculty with library services and resources. Hire, train, and supervise student research assistants for faculty support. Train individual faculty student assistants in effective research techniques.

Qualifications

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school, *or* current enrollment in an ALA-accredited M.L.S. or equivalent program.
Experience in teaching, outreach planning, and legal research consultation preferred.
Familiarity with reference collection development and LibGuide creation.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume (attach to online application). If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact hr@creighton.edu

AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.