Director Of Law Library And Information Resources

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Director of Law Library and Information Resources

Duties: Oversee the Law Library administration, including: the selection, management, and development of 13.5 full-time staff; collection development; library services; budget administration; and policy and space planning. Carry out the objectives of the Library consistent with the goals of the Law School as established by the Dean and the Law Faculty. Shape an integrated Law Library organization with a focus on excellence in service, communication, teaching, and research resources for the Law School community. Create a vision, set strategy, and oversee implementation of innovations for the Law Library that support the Law School’s educational and research activities. Includes developing short- and long-term plans to enhance the Law Library as a critical service center for the Law School community, and overseeing implementation of new initiatives. Promote and support faculty and student scholarship. Manage the budget, and participate in setting budget priorities for the Law Library; actively lead and participate in Law School and University efforts to develop additional resources to support the Law Library. Support and strengthen relationships with the broader law school and university communities, library consortia, and professional organizations. Plan internal and external meetings and actively participate in committees, activities and conferences to represent the School’s Law Library interests. Champion innovation and oversee the execution of technology solutions to support the educational mission of the Law School, which includes staying abreast of, and anticipating, trends in the fields of library science and academic technology. Promote communication and teamwork within the Law Library by convening regular operational meetings and meeting with staff members to establish priorities, develop benchmarks, perform reviews, and address relevant issues. Ensure compliance with ABA and AALL standards for libraries. Participate in the governance of the Law School and University. As other duties permit, may produce scholarship and teach in areas appropriate to the position.

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Suffolk University Law School
120 Tremont Street
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02108-4977
Website : http://www.law.suffolk.edu