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About the Role
The Law School is searching for a Systems and Emerging Technologies Librarian to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the administration, configuration, and maintenance of key library systems, including Koha, EBSCO Discovery Service, OpenAthens authentication, and LibApps.
- Investigates and implements digital accessibility standards and best practices for all library supported content.
- Manages backend settings, system integrations, and technical infrastructure to ensure reliable access and system interoperability.
- Troubleshoots system-level issues and collaborates with vendors, IT staff, and library colleagues.
- Manages library technology supporting public services, research, instruction, and internal operations.
- Evaluates and implements new tools, ensures existing technologies are optimized, and resolves technical issues.
- Develops policies, workflows, and documentation for library technology.
- Provides training and support for staff, faculty, and students on library-supported tools.
- Coordinates and tracks spending for library hardware and software budget lines.
- Investigates, implements, and supports new and emerging library technologies.
- Develops and documents technology policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Collects and analyzes systems usage data to support resource evaluation and decision-making.
- Provides regular reports to inform library planning.
- Assists with implementing and supporting library-supported educational technologies for legal research instruction.
- Develops instructional documentation and training materials for educational technologies.
- Creates and maintains internal policies for educational technology adoption and management.
- Collaborates with library staff, campus IT, and vendors to maintain systems and technology infrastructure.
- Coordinates communication and resolution of technical issues across platforms and service providers.
- Coordinates vendor training and educational resources for library staff.
- Manages the library’s in-house digital collections and oversees the institutional repository.
- Optimizes findability and maintains long-term access and preservation strategies for digital collections.
- Supervises and trains library staff responsible for IR content uploads and digital exhibit creation.
- Provide general reference services both in-person and virtually.
- Assist patrons with a wide range of inquiries from basic bibliographic questions to complex legal research.
- Participate in legal research and library instruction and programming.
- Participates in local and national professional associations.
- Engages in ongoing professional development to remain current in library technology, computing, librarianship, and higher education trends.
Requirements
- M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school.
- Demonstrated expertise and aptitude for learning technology related to job duties.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups within an academic community.
- Knowledge of legal electronic information resources.
- Interest in and commitment to emerging library practices and technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and remain flexible in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to providing responsive, user-centered service in a legal academic setting.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience, however, experience can be substituted with relevant education.
- ABA accredited JD (or equivalent foreign degree) - Preferred
- Degree in computer science, information design, network technology or equivalent experience - Preferred
- Familiarity with Koha or other integrated library systems - Preferred
- Familiarity with cataloging and metadata standards for e-resources - Preferred
- Familiarity with legal electronic information resources and research platforms - Preferred
- Proficiency with web design and familiarity with web standards and usability practices - Preferred
- Experience teaching or training people to use legal research tools - Preferred
- Experience providing reference and instructional services in a law library setting - Preferred
Skills
- Library Systems Administration
- Library Technology Administration
- Technology Planning and Implementation
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Instructional Technology and Training
- Collaboration and Vendor Relations
- Digital Collections Management
- Reference Services
- Instruction & Programming
- Professional Development
- Koha
- EBSCO Discovery Service
- OpenAthens authentication
- LibApps
- Digital accessibility standards
- Web design
- Web standards
- Usability practices
Location
- Downtown Brooklyn, New York
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
Education Level
- M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school
- ABA accredited JD (or equivalent foreign degree) - Preferred
- Degree in computer science, information design, network technology or equivalent experience - Preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 - $130,000
Benefits
- Sick, personal and vacation paid time off
- Generous retirement plan
- Dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college
- Additional summer Friday PTO
About the Company
- Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York.
- The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.