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Loyola University New Orleans
College of Law Library

Deputy Law Library Director

The Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Library invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Deputy Law Library Director. The College of Law was established in 1914 and follows the Jesuit tradition of strong academic programs, with an emphasis on justice and service to others. Both civil law and common law curriculums are offered, through full-time day and part-time evening programs, including five joint degree programs. The library collection consists of 371,000 print volumes and volume equivalents to support the curriculum and research needs of faculty and students. For more detailed information about the College of Law and the Law Library, see: http://law.loyno.edu/about-college-law and http://law.loyno.edu/library

We invite applicants who are interested in discovering the rich culture and traditions of such a unique city as New Orleans. Post-Katrina efforts have led to a revitalizing effect that makes it an exciting and rewarding place in which to live and work.

Job Description:
The Deputy Law Library Director performs general administrative duties involving all aspects of library operation. The Deputy reports to the Director and acts for the Director in his absence. He or she also assists in long and short-term planning strategies, with the goal of providing better library services that align with the law school curriculum and research needs. There may be added duties and responsibilities, which would be developed in consultation with the Director. The position is a tenure-track law library faculty position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the library.
• Monitors the library collection, including budget management and collection maintenance.
• Evaluates new acquisitions formats and provides input on balance of
print and online resources.
• Assesses emerging technologies and advises on their implementation with a focus on the expansion of library services.
• Develops, along with the Director, plans for renovation of physical facilities and directly supervises ongoing projects.
• Defines and establishes an area of particular professional interest to pursue further, dependent on candidate’s interests and qualifications.
• Represents the Loyola Law Library, as an active participant, within the Loyola community, to professional organizations, and to other groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited program or equivalent. A J.D. or other graduate degree in a related field is desirable, but not required.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible managerial experience including budget management and supervision of staff, preferably in an academic or large institutional law library.

The successful candidate should be able to:

• Display a commitment to the mission of an academic law library, which, as an integral part of the school, provides a variety of services to enhance the curriculum and research goals for a diverse community.
• Demonstrate experience working with an integrated library system, show knowledge of practices and trends of academic law libraries in areas of collection development and legal research, and have an understanding of the variety of formats in which information can be accessed.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration in working with professional librarians, with the goal of fostering an efficient, positive service role for the library.
• Encourage participation and a sense of purpose by actively involving support staff in all plans and procedures.
• Demonstrate superior communication and interpersonal skills in all areas of responsibility.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A description of benefits is available on the Loyola University website: http://www.loyno.edu/human.resources/
Loyola University New Orleans is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. See Human Resources Policies: http://www.loyno.edu/human.resources/policiesandprocedures/

Interested applicants should send or email a cover letter and resume along with three references, which include names and contact information, to Nona Beisenherz, Chair, Rank and Tenure Committee, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Library, 7214 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118.
E-mail: beisen@loyno.edu