Reporting to the Library Director, the Associate Director for Law Library Services supervises and coordinates functions of the public services department, teaches legal research, and participates in library administration. The Associate Director for Library Services plays a prominent role in outreach and promotion of library services to the law school community. This position supervises librarians and staff and manages complex projects in accordance with goals of the law school and law library.
Responsibilities
Oversee, supervise, and coordinate functions of the public services department, including reference, research, instruction, and circulation services.
- Develop and enhance the effectiveness and quality of library programs and services, including public service points.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate public services librarians and staff.
- Coordinate promotion of library programs and services.
Assist the Library Director with administrative matters.
- Evaluate, develop, and implement library policies and procedures to optimize effectiveness in providing services and enhancing access to library resources.
- Participate in strategic planning for the growth and development of the library.
- Enhance library relations with the law school, University, and professional organizations.
- In the absence of the Library Director, responsible for library operations.
- Serve on committees, task forces, and project teams as assigned.
Provide research instruction to the law school community in collaboration with other law librarians.
- Teach legal research in a variety of settings, including the first year Legal Research & Writing curriculum and Advanced Legal Research courses.
- Teach specialized research to groups and individuals.
- Work with other librarians to develop instructional content and materials.
Supervise and provide in-depth research services for faculty and high level reference assistance to library users.
- Conduct detailed, thorough research for faculty requiring substantive legal analysis.
- Prepare written analysis and documentation for faculty research projects.
- Participate in the library’s faculty liaison program to support faculty research and scholarship.
- Create and maintain research guides and bibliographic tools in a variety of media.
Participate in collection development activities.
- Collaborate with other librarians in collection analysis and evaluation to select materials that support the curriculum and faculty research interests.
- Assist with collection development projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
JD from an ABA accredited institution.
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent relevant advanced degree.
Six years experience in academic law libraries with a history of increasing responsibilities.
Demonstrated supervisory and management skills.
Knowledge of best practices for developing instructional materials and delivering legal research instruction.
Knowledge of current best practices in legal research methodologies and legal information resources independent of format.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment to conceptualize, communicate, coordinate, and implement complex activities and projects.
Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the University.
Commitment to expanding, improving, and promoting library services.
Ability to formulate and communicate logical and sound conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrated writing skills to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
Ability to independently prioritize tasks when faced with interruptions, distractions and fluctuating workload.
Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Desired Qualifications
Working knowledge of Chapman University policies and procedures.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
