The Thomas M. Cooley Law School, the second largest law school in the
country, is recruiting an Associate Director for The Honorable Thomas E.
Brennan Law Library. If you are interested in a position that will
challenge your skills and develop substantial knowledge in management,
planning, budgetary issues, and collection development, please consider
applying.
The Library proudly provides very comprehensive reference and faculty
liaison assistance in addition to being involved in a number of cutting
edge, technology-related projects. Over 20,000 patrons walked through
our doors during the month of October this past fall. This doesn't
adequately describe the amount of service also provided in the
classrooms, to our faculty, and to over 150 students participating in
real-life externships in multiple locations each term, but it does give
you an idea of the fast pace and dynamic climate at Cooley Law School.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Project supervision, planning, and policy development.
• Developing annual budget proposals to implement long-range plans and
strategic goals.
• Recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and staff
development.
• Developing new patron services related to the Library and academic
support.
• Serving as a representative for the Library and Instructional Support
department including professional activities outside of the Library.
• Assisting with coordinating services between various Library branch
locations.
• Preparation of monthly, annual, and other reports covering Library
activities.
• Coordination of and participation in the faculty/librarian liaison
program and reference duty.
• Participating in teaching initiatives related to outreach for various
courses within the curriculum.
• Participation in collection development.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited law school; M.L.S. degree from an
A.L.A. accredited
library school.
• Substantial and progressively responsible law library experience
including at least five years of supervisory responsibility.
• Excellent problem solving skills, interpersonal and oral/written
communication skills, and the ability to assume a leadership role and
work effectively with library administration, faculty, staff, and
students.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive insurance benefits
including life, health, dental, vision, and prescriptions. Financial
support for membership in library-related organizations, attendance at
local, state, and national conferences, and for continuing education
opportunities. Significant personal leave (vacation and sick leave
combined) with the accumulation of 26 days per year; nine paid holidays.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of
three references with contact information to: Pam Bartlett, Chair,
Associate Director Selection Committee, Brennan Law Library, Thomas M.
Cooley Law School, P.O. Box 13038, Lansing, MI 48901-3038. Review of
applications will begin January 31 and continue until the position is
filled. If there are any questions regarding this position, do not
hesitate to contact me or Pam Bartlett at (517) 371-5140, x3400.
A more detailed job description along with information about Cooley and
the Lansing area is
available at:
http://www.cooley.edu/library/positions/associatedirector.html.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Duane A. Strojny
Associate Dean for Library and Instructional Support
The Honorable Thomas E. Brennan Law Library
Thomas. M. Cooley Law School
300 S. Capitol Ave.
P.O. Box 13038
Lansing, MI 48901
517-371-5140, x3402
517-334-5715 (fax)
strojnyd@cooley.edu
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