Associate Director Law Library Public Services 528715

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $68500 - Midpoint: $89100 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization:218161 - Law Library

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Pay will be commensurate with education and experience of the successful candidate.

Job Summary:The Associate Director of the Law Library Public Services oversees all law library public services initiatives including reference and circulation operations. Serves as a member of the library administrative team. Manages and coordinates circulation and reference services within the Law Library. Establishes executes and regularly assesses library policies procedures and workflows. Provides exceptional reference services to students faculty staff attorneys and the public. Hires trains and supervises staff and student workers dedicated to circulation course reserves document delivery and interlibrary loan outreach and reference. Teaches or co-teaches legal research sessions and/or guest lectures within the law school. Assists with strategic planning and budgeting related to law library programs initiatives and services.

Additional Department Summary:The Associate Director for Public Services is responsible for overseeing all public services activities and serving as a member of the law library administrative team. This includes managing and coordinating circulation and reference/research services within the Law Library; establishing executing and regularly assessing library policies procedures and workflows; providing exceptional reference services to students faculty staff attorneys and the public; hiring training and supervising staff and student workers; teaching or co-teaching legal research sessions and/or guest lectures within the law school; assisting with strategic planning and budgeting related to law library programs initiatives and services; and engaging in professional activities based on interest skill and library needs.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Juris doctorate masters degree in library science and four (4) years of public service library or archival experience.

Skills and Knowledge:Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based setting where consultation flexibility collaboration cooperation and resilience are essential. Enthusiasm for working closely with student populations. Project management skills and/or formal training in project management or workflow optimization/evaluation. Ability to manage projects and balance competing priorities. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing reference services or research assistance in a library setting and experience teaching or training law graduate or undergraduate students. Supervisory experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.