Friends,
While I have had a wonderful 11 years at the Law Center, I
have been offered and accepted the position of Associate Dean /Associate
Professor of the Sol Blatt Jr. Law Library at the Charleston School of
Law. It was a very difficult decision to make, and I will miss my
colleagues at NSU. This was a wonderful learning experience but I now
have an opportunity to be much closer to family. While Charleston is
a young school, they are excited about what they are trying to do.
Their enthusiasm is contagious.
The Law Center will be conducting a search for my
replacement. Professor Eloisa Rodriguez-Dod (dode@nsu.law.nova.edu)
will be chairing the search.
Here is some information about the school and the position:
Director/Assistant Dean, Law Library & Technology Center, and
Assistant/Associate Professor of Law
The Shepard Broad Law Center <http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/> of Nova
Southeastern University <http://www.nova.edu/> in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
<http://www.sunny.org/> seeks applicants for its Director/Assistant
Dean of the Law Library & Technology Center, and Assistant/Associate
Professor of Law. The NSU Law Library & Technology Center has always
prided itself on the staff's rapid response to the information needs of
patrons from the Law Center
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/alumni/index.cfm> , University
<http://www.nova.edu/> , Alumni Association
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/alumni/index.cfm> , and the local practicing
Bar <http://www.browardbar.org/> . The library has received national
recognition for both its technology
<http://www.allbusiness.com/electronics/computer-equipment-laptop-comput
ers/6820846-1.html> and library
<http://www.aallnet.org/about/award_eim.asp#winners> services
<http://www.aallnet.org/products/pub_sp0707/pub_sp0707_DILWinners.pdf> .
An innovative and energetic individual is needed to continue guiding the
information and technology services of the Law Center which include
overseeing budgeting, personnel management, collection development,
legal research and technology instruction, facilities maintenance, short
and long term planning, web services, audio visual services and computer
services. The library is housed in a 43,000 square-foot space. The
director supervises 24 staff
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/library_tech/library/about/staff.cfm> ,
provides information and technology services
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/library_tech/index.cfm> to 950 law students
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/students/current/index.cfm> and 60 law
faculty <http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/faculty/index.cfm> , and maintains
an electronic, micro-format, and print collection
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/library_tech/library/resources/index.cfm>
of over 330,000 volumes. In addition, the position also provides
information services to three non-J.D. programs in Education
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/online/edl/index.cfm> , Health
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/online/mhl/index.cfm> , and Employment
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/online/empl/index.cfm> . The library also
provides information services support to our foreign programs.
In addition to its administrative responsibilities, the position is
faculty tenure/tenure-track and carries the responsibilities of
teaching, scholarship, and service
<http://www.nsulaw.nova.edu/faculty/documents/faculty_review_standards.p
df> .
Required:
Both a J.D. and an M.L.S. from accredited institutions as well as
substantial law library administrative experience are required as is the
ability to effectively communicate and work closely with Law Center
departments, faculty and students as well as University personnel.
Familiarity with technology is essential and experience managing
technology is preferred. The position is tenure or tenure-track
faculty rank in addition to the administrative role, carrying a salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Apply:
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and
contact information for three references. Submit applications and
nominations by email or U.S. mail to Professor Eloisa C. Rodriguez-Dod,
Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, NSU Law Center, 3305 College Ave.,
Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314-7721 or dode@nsu.law.nova.edu .
The job posting and application can be found on the
University's web site
<https://www.nsujobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?tim
e=1238600961313> . If you have any questions, please contact me.
Thanks.
Lisa Smith-Butler, Assistant Dean & Director, Law Library & Technology
Center &
Associate Professor of Law
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
Law Library & Technology Center
3305 College Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
smith-butlerl@nsu.law.nova.edu
(954) 262-6211 (O)
(954) 262-3839 (F)
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