Cross-posted to lawlib, SWALL, SCCLL, ALLSIS, MALSLC, and a second time to
the academic director's list. Sorry for the duplication but we want wide
distribution.
Mike
A. Michael Beaird
Director/Associate Professor
UALR/Pulaski County Law Library
501 324 9975 direct
ambeaird@ualr.edu
-----Original Message-----
From: A. Mike Beaird [mailto:ambeaird@ualr.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 3:40 PM
Subject: UALR Law Library Director/Associate Dean for Information &
Technology Services
Colleagues, here is the posting of my position, at the request of our
appointments committee. It is also posted on the AALL jobs hotline. I
repeat my comments when I announced my retirement earlier this year : this
is a very good place. I have nothing but praise for the school, the
administration, the librarians, and the community.
Mike
A. Michael Beaird
Director/Associate Professor
UALR/Pulaski County Law Library
501 324 9975 direct
ambeaird@ualr.edu
Associate Dean for Information & Technology Services & Law Library Director
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Information &
Technology Services & Law Library Director, a tenure track faculty position.
The Associate Dean & Director provides strategic direction and vision for
the library, works collaboratively with talented and accomplished library
faculty and staff to meet the law school's educational mission through the
provision of both traditional and innovative library resources and services.
The Associate Dean & Director will be a leader who can expand the use of
technology into the cultural environment of both the library and the law
school and lead the library in contributing to the law school's commitment
to excellence in education and research.
Responsibilities:
The Associate Dean for Information Services & Technology & Law Library
Director reports to the Dean of the School of Law; is responsible for the
overall management and direction of the law library and the technology
services of the school; teaches Legal Research I and II; participates in
providing reference service; and develops and maintains mechanisms to
proactively support faculty scholarship. The Associate Dean & Director
develops community support, builds relationships with the central Arkansas
legal community and maintains an active working relationship with the
Pulaski County Law Library Board.
Required:
Applicants must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and an
MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school and must possess a
wide understanding of contemporary issues affecting legal education,
libraries and information technology. Applicants must also have a minimum of
five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law
library; a demonstrated capacity to effectively lead library faculty and
staff and to manage complex projects; significant knowledge of information
technology in the law library and law school environment; and experience
working with a diverse population of library users.
Salary and Benefits:
The Associate Dean & Director is a member of the tenure track teaching
faculty. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Salary is competitive and includes excellent fringe
benefits.
Other:
The School of Law is housed in a modern, attractive building with the law
library serving as the building's centerpiece. The library, a combined
academic and county law library, has a service- oriented staff of five
professional law librarians, 11.75 support personnel and 3.75 computer
professionals. Faculty and administrative offices, classrooms and the
library are fully integrated through both wired and wireless networks. In
addition to a full-time program of legal education, the School of Law offers
a part-time program in the evening. The School has 26 full-time faculty and
approximately 460 students. The School of Law is fully accredited by the
American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law
Schools.
The University and School of Law administrations are committed to the
continuing excellence of the library collection. Library holdings include
approximately 300,000 volumes, 91,000 titles, 1,500 electronic titles and
3,000 active serial subscriptions. The library maintains membership with
both NELLCO and MAALCO consortia and ARKLink, a consortium of 49 Arkansas
academic libraries. The library is both a federal and state depository.
Special collections include Arkansas Supreme Court Records and Briefs (1836
1909). Innovative Interfaces provides the library's integrated library
system and online catalog.
Located on MacArthur Park near downtown Little Rock, the School of Law is
within one mile of most of Arkansas' largest law firms and corporations, the
State Capitol, state and federal courts and the attractions of a vibrant
downtown riverfront area. In the past few years, one and one half billion
dollars has been invested in Little Rock's River Market restaurant and
entertainment area, the Clinton Presidential Library, the Alltel Arena, a
sixteen mile bicycle walking trail that includes the longest bicycle
pedestrian bridge in the world (the bridge spans the Arkansas River) and
other community facilities and attractions, all near the School of Law.
Little Rock cultural amenities include the Arkansas Symphony, the Arkansas
Arts Center, the Arkansas Repertory Theater and numerous amateur theater
organizations, the Wildwood Center for the Performing Arts (including opera)
and an ever growing number of independent art galleries. The recent growth
and development of Little Rock and the School of Law make this is a truly
exciting time to be part of our general and law school communities.
To Apply:
Send a letter of application, a resume and names of three or more
professional references to (Job #88) Professor Ken Gould, University of
Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, 1201 McMath Ave.,
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. The position is available July 1, 2006. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities,
women and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications
are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority
to work in the United States.
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