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Position Announcement (Requisition No.05638)
Associate Director
(May 10, 2005)
Texas Tech University School of Law Library (Lubbock, Texas) is seeking an
Associate Director who will assist the Director in the daily administration,
coordination, planning, and development of the Law Library and IT units. The
Associate Director will be in charge of the Law Library in the absence of
the Director. Although the Associate Director does not hold faculty rank, he
or she will participate fully in all aspects of the Law Library and IT
activities. To find more information about the position, our law school, the
library and Lubbock community, please visit our Website at
http://www.law.ttu.edu/
Responsibilities: Assist the Director in annual and long-range planning for
facilities, personnel, and services. Coordinate the daily functions of the
library. Directly supervise all daily activities of the Law Library and IT
units, consisting of 17 FTE library and 8 FTE IT staff. Assume other
responsibilities as assigned by the Director. A full job description is
posted at the following site:
http://www.law.ttu.edu/lawsite/library/EmploymentOpportunities.asp
Rank: This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position at the level of
Librarian rank. Librarians are expected to meet annual professional
performance, professional development, and service standards.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold both J.D. and Master of
Library Science (M.L.S.) degrees from accredited schools. Minimum five years
of professional experience in academic law libraries with a history of
increasing responsibilities. Strong supervisory and managerial skills,
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a solid record of
teamwork and service.
Preferred Qualifications: Substantial knowledge of traditional legal
bibliography as well as legal e-resources; experience in teaching, and
managing electronic resources; sound knowledge of online resources and
technologies; ability to work well independently and with others.
Starting Date and Salary: The start date will be June 1, 2005 or ASAP.
Competitive benefits and salary.
How to Apply: Applications are being accepted and considered immediately.
The position will remain open until filled. Apply online at
http://jobs.texastech.edu (click on Search Postings and enter Requisition
No.05638). For application assistance, call Texas Tech University Personnel
Department at (806) 742-3851, or e-mail employment@ttu.edu. For questions
regarding the position, contact Arturo Torres, Associate Dean and Law
Library Director (Tel: 806-742-3990, x284). Texas Tech University is an
EEO/AA/ADA employer.
About Us: Texas Tech University (http://www.texastech.edu/) is a public
institution of higher education with a comprehensive program in teaching,
research and development in sciences, technology, social sciences and
humanities. The University consists of both undergraduate and graduate
colleges, a medical school and the health sciences center, and a law school.
The School of Law, established in 1967, is one of the younger law schools in
the nation with a student body of nearly 700. The Law Library boasts a
collection of over 290,000 volumes (or equivalent) and is the largest legal
information center in western Texas and the region covering eastern New
Mexico and southern Oklahoma. The Library employs a diverse staff of over
26 people with eight professional librarian positions. A selective
government document depository, the Library serves the law school and
University users, legal professionals and the public at large. The Library
is also responsible for computing and instructional media technology for the
entire law school, with an IT department of 8 positions. The Library seeks
to enhance its collection and integrate technology in all segments of legal
education while striving for excellence in user services. The Library
promotes diversity, encourages personal growth and makes an effort to create
a harmonious work environment.
Lubbock, located in the Texas panhandle, is a hub city known for its musical
legend Buddy Holly and western Texas friendliness. With a population of
200,000, the city is very movable without traffic congestion found in many
larger cities. It offers all the amenities in housing, dining, golfing,
sports, and entertainment typically associated with a large city.
Family-friendly, the city has good health care and transportation systems.
The cost of living is below the national average and home-ownership is
extremely affordable. The city has an excellent public school system.
Robert H. Hu
Associate Director
Texas Tech University Law Library
1802 Hartford Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409
Tel: 806-742-3990 x286
Fax: 806-742-1629
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