Academic Law Library Director Perspectives: Case Studies and Insights

“This book should be required reading for every law librarian, as well as law school administrators and faculty.”

-Adeen Postar, Law Library Journal

This book serves as a guide and learning tool helping to easily transition prospective and new library directors into their position. The guide focuses on the elements of the position that are not explicit in any written description of the job and provides a better understanding of handling the unforeseen aspects of the position.

The guide is broken down into four parts:

• Unwritten Roles
• Service Contributions
• Developing Issues
• General Advice

Most chapters focus on the roles of a librarian (e.g., mentor, mediator, fundraiser, opportunity seeker, politician, or committee member). Each chapter starts with a case study to provide a realistic context in which to examine the subject, followed by analysis and commentary by experienced directors.

What sets this guide apart are the unique contributions of more than 30 current or retired library directors who provide valuable insight into the world of being a library director. The contributions are designed to highlight the multitude of perspectives and approaches used by librarians and represent the full spectrum of academic law libraries. The collective wisdom is what makes this book both useful and practical.

This guide helps the reader:

• Get insider information and advice from more than 30 law library directors who have firsthand experience in the field
• Identify the types of skills needed in the position
• Gain insight into troubleshooting from experienced directors
• Determine whether or not he/she is interested in or suited for a directorship

To order your copy of Academic Law Library Director Perspectives: Case Studies and Insights, contact [email protected] or call

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