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| Date Posted |
08/16/2012 |
| Job Title |
Director of the Law Library |
| Organization |
Georgia State University College of Law |
| Environment |
Academic Library |
| City |
Atlanta |
| State |
GA |
| Hours |
Full-Time |
| Hire Status |
Direct Hire |
| Job Level |
MLS/MLIS Required |
| Job Description |
Director of the Law Library, Georgia State University College of LawDescription: Georgia State University College of Law invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Law Library. This position is available on either a tenure-track or non-tenure-track basis, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and interest. The Library Director is responsible for the planning and overall administration of the library, including budgeting, hiring, collection development, long-range planning, and leading in a technology-rich environment. The Director will work closely with the Dean and faculty members in order to develop and implement comprehensive library services that support scholarly research and the law curriculum, including the teaching of legal research. The Director will comply with ABA and AALS accreditation standards and participate in local, regional, and national library professional associations. The Director will contribute to law librarianship through professional activities outside of the law library, including University and public service, and/or research and other creative activity that relate to and enhance performance of the primary position responsibilities.The Library Director reports directly to the Dean of the College of Law, who is committed to building and supporting an active and responsible law library. On a continuing basis, the Director meets with the administrative team of the College of Law. Ground for a new law school building will be broken in the next few years, and the Library Director will be an integral part of the team working on the design, planning, and implementation of the new building. The successful candidate will have vision in planning and the ability to work in a collaborative law environment.The Library Director will perform other duties including committee assignments and special projects as assigned by the Dean.Requirements: Applicants must hold both a J.D. and an M.L.S. or equivalent degree from accredited programs. Strong candidates will possess a progressive vision, dynamic interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to create and lead a team to advance the mission of the law school. Applicants must have at least five years of supervisory experience in a law library. Application Process: Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and a list of confidential references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send applications to:Associate Dean Kelly TimmonsChair, Library Director Search CommitteeGeorgia State University College of Law140 Decatur StreetAtlanta, GA 30303kctimmons(at)gsu.edu About the College of Law and Library: Part of a comprehensive research university, the College of Law is a dynamic, urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta only one block from the state capitol. The College of Law has a full-time faculty of more than 45 and enrolls approximately 670 students in its full-time and part-time programs. Only 30 years old, the College of Law has steadily advanced in the U.S. News and World Report rankings and has achieved particular prominence in the area of health law. Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from candidates who would enrich the diversity of our academic community.The Law Library serves a diverse clientele, including law students and faculty, students and faculty from elsewhere in the University, attorneys, judges, paralegals, and the general public. The Library staff consists of eight librarians and eight staff members, all of whom are committed to a high level of service to the faculty, students, and other guests, emphasizing service over collection size. Pamela C. BrannonFaculty Services LibrarianGeorgia State UniversityCollege of Law LibraryP.O. Box 4008Atlanta, GA 30302-4008 |
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