Temporary Faculty - Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian
Temporary Faculty - Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian
Description
Temporary Faculty - Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian
Posting Number: TF00065P Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience and prorated for a fiscal year appointment Location: Moscow Primary Division/College: Primary Unit: Employee Category: Classification Group Title: Position Control Number: 9681 Suffix: Contingency Code: FTE: 1.0 Contract Basis: Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/03/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt Tenure Tracking: Rank: Extension Type: Administrative Appointment Type: Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
Position Summary:
The Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian is located at the University of Idaho’s Moscow, Idaho campus and works under the supervision and general direction of the Director of the Law Library. This position is responsible for the Law Library’s electronic resources management, policies, and decisions. Duties include, but are not limited to, working closely with the University Library to coordinate the Law Library’s participation in the University Library’s integrated library system, including EZ-Proxy administration; enhancing awareness of the library’s physical and electronic resources through the ExLibris’ Primo discovery service and the law library website; supervising the maintenance of Law Library specific electronic databases and resources, such as LibGuides, Digital Commons, and vendor study aid subscriptions; troubleshooting database connectivity issues; and monitoring ongoing changes with Title II digital accessibility compliance. . In addition, this position provides reference and research support services to law school students, faculty, staff, members of the University community, and the general public; teaches Introduction to Legal Research and other potential semester courses; prepares presentations, lectures, or other materials on specific legal research topics and use of the law library collection; and completes other duties as assigned. The Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian is expected to keep abreast of current trends and advances in all aspects of law librarianship, legal research, and legal education through active membership in professional associations. The Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian reports to the Director of the Law Library.
The College of Law and Law Library are located on the main campus of the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. The College has a vibrant satellite campus in Boise, Idaho at which the Idaho State Law Library is located. The College of Law Library administers and manages the Idaho State Law Library pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho Supreme Court. The Law Library participates in the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of 37 academic libraries in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with access to over 28 million items.
JD from an ABA-accredited school required and one-year successful completion of an MLIS program from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent experience
Required Qualifications:
Experience teaching or relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Posting Date: 07/10/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by July 17th, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Required documents for application are (1) Resume/CV; (2) Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position; (3) List of three references.
Applicant Resources:
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
