Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services

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Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services
The candidate establishes budgetary priorities for the Law Library in a manner that maximizes the benefit of library resources. Creates and maintains print and digital collections appropriate to the mission of the Law School. Oversees the management and development of innovative digital initiatives, including an institutional repository and the widely recognized W&L Law Journal Rankings. Manages the Law Library’s physical space to maximize the benefit of this resource for the Law Library and the Law School more broadly.Report to the Dean of the Law School, the Assistant Dean of Legal Information Services manages all aspects of the operation Collaborates with the University librarian on a range of administrative matters to leverage University resources and to promote efficiency in the delivery of library services across the entire University. Teach a doctrinal course in an area of expertise subject to need and feasibility. Actively develops and aligns the departmental strategy with the University's vision, mission and values. Able to rally others behind the University's mission and create commitment to achieving long-term goals. Adapts own style to deliver persuasive messages by understanding the audience, communication objectives and intended outcome. Serves as a role model by advocating a culture of openness and two-way communication across departments. Develops and maintains knowledge of key areas, persons in the University or larger community and uses social networks to build support for common purposes. Engages department in setting challenging goals and targets, encourages others to overcome obstacles and holds people accountable for results. Guides establishment of customer service processes to standardize a culture of customer service and sensitivity. Supports processes to identify and reward talent by creating development opportunities, mentoring and coaching others to develop the next line of leaders. Proactively identifies and ensures development of critical future skills and capabilities for talent across the University and not just within a department. Takes time to actively build individual relationships on a formal and informal basis with University employees. Leads by example, by supporting the implementation of a sustainable performance development system (e.g., encouraging participation in goal setting activities, final year review, etc.). Works with the Dean to establish objectives of the Law Library that best support the research, teaching, and programmatic needs of the Law School community. Promotes a positive and creative work environment while undertaking supervisory functions relating to hiring, performance review, and professional development.

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