Job Listings for Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. (LLSDC)

Reference Librarian - Georgetown University Law Library

Georgetown Law, located at the University’s Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court is seeking a full-time Reference Librarian. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Working at the Georgetown Law Library means joining a collaborative team with wide-ranging areas of expertise that supports one of the nation’s leading law schools and its global community of scholars.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Reference, the Reference Librarian has duties that include but are not limited to:

·         Participating on an active reference desk (including some evenings and some Sundays)

·         Conducting individual research consultations

·         Writing and editing research guides

·         Teaching basic legal research skills to first-year students in the Legal Research and Writing program as well as specialized legal research classes (e.g., environmental law or tax law) to upper-class students

·         Serving as a liaison to student-edited journals and designated faculty members to support their teaching and scholarship

We welcome applications from both lateral candidates and entry-level candidates, including those graduating in the spring or summer of 2026. Requirements include:

·         J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or non-U.S. J.D. equivalent

·         Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and/or information studies or non-U.S. Master’s degree equivalent

Application review begins on February 2, 2026. View the full posting and apply:  JR24216 - Reference Librarian. 

Summary

American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) seeks applications for the 2026-2027 academic year for the position of Director of the Pence Law Library. The Law Library Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the law library’s operations, including determining and administering library policies, programs, technologies, and budget to accomplish the library’s mission of supporting the research, curricular, and scholarly needs of the Washington College of Law community. 

Faculty Status

The position of Law Library Director is a full-time faculty position within the School of Law. The Director will be a tenured or tenure-track member of the library faculty and hold law school faculty status consistent with ABA Standard 603.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises full-time library faculty and staff members, as well as any necessary part-time employees. All library faculty and staff report to the Law Library Director.

The position reports to the Dean of the Law School.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, a degree in library or information science (MLS/MLIS or equivalent) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s degree program, plus at least five years of progressively responsible work experience in an academic library, including experience successfully managing a law library budget. The candidate must have demonstrated ability or potential to engage in scholarly publication and professional service to meet library faculty tenure and promotion requirements.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required, as is the ability to plan and direct the work of others, motivate library faculty and staff, provide training, and evaluate library faculty and staff performance. Additionally, the ability to work collaboratively and collegially in a dynamic, complex, and rapidly evolving library environment is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Managerial experience and experience supervising faculty and staff in an academic library setting is preferred.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae and cover letter, should be submitted via Workday. If you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at [email protected]. Please contact Professor Jeremi Duru, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, [email protected] with any other questions.

Although there is no formal deadline, we will begin interviewing candidates as early as February 2026, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

See the full job description and apply:  https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Tenley-Campus-Washington-DC/Law-Library-Director_R3786

Senior Research Analyst - Vinson & Elkins

Possible locations: Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Washington

Job Description

• Conduct all facets of legal and non-legal research using appropriate print and online sources. Work together with other Research Analysts to provide quality coverage to all offices.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of Research & Knowledge Services.
• Train attorneys and staff on cost-efficient use of electronic resources.
• Lead formal orientations of department services to new hires.
• Schedule regular individual and group trainings on firm resources. Alert users to changes and enhancements in the products.
•  Create online research guides on various subjects. Organize and enhance content to assist users in finding information on the firm’s intranet and ILS portal.
• Evaluate new products as necessary and make recommendations for the purchase of resources based on the needs of practice areas and business development.
• Work with RKS Operations Manager to identify possible new acquisitions, changes to print needs, and assist with the weeding and maintenance of office libraries.
• Assist with maintaining subscription access information and ensuring compliance with license agreements
• Keep abreast of new technologies and resources, particularly those dealing with artificial intelligence and document automation.
• Work with contract and part-time assistants to ensure print resources are maintained.

Working Conditions

• May be performed in a remote environment incommuting distance to a V&E office for occasional visits 
• Work outside of regular office hours (including nights, weekends, holidays) is occasionally required.

Minimum Qualification

Education:

• Master of Library Science or Information Studies from an accredited university; J.D., or commensurate experience

Experience:  

• Seven years of research experience in a law firm, corporate, or academic law library.

Link to the full job description: https://portal.velaw.com/viDesktopEx/viRecruitSelfApply/ReJobView.aspx?Tag=b3a2850f-edec-4cba-a5dc-8a49913d03ac&JobID=18