Associate Law Librarian For Administration

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Associate Law Librarian for Administration

Duties: Reports directly to the Law Librarian and together with other members of Executive Committee (the Associate Librarian for Collections & Access, Associate Librarian for Technical Services, and Associate Librarian for Reference & Instructional Services) strategically leads the Law Library as a vital center for research and teaching within the Law School, the University, and for an international community of scholars. Supervises the operations of the Law Library's administrative office, which includes two support staff. Manages administrative services in consultation with the Law Librarian and in her absence. Plays a leading role in budget, space, and emergency planning for the Law Library. Monitors the administrative budget and makes spending decisions. Supports and advises supervisors on issues relating to the Law Library's human resources including goal setting, performance review, promotion, merit, professional development, discipline, and union relations. Chairs search committees. Coordinates Law Library committees and participates in many committees ex officio. Assists with planning and monitoring Law Library programs and services, including evaluation and articulation of quality library services through data collection, analysis, assessment, and reporting. Leads the compilation of data for the ABA, ARL, USN&WR, and ALLStAR Benchmarking reports, and possibly others. Maintains an understanding of trends and developments in legal publishing and information technology and contributes this expertise to strategic planning for the future growth and development of the Law Library. Supports the Law Library's relations with the Law School, the University and University Libraries, library consortia, and professional organizations. Actively participates in the life of the law school and the university, and is professionally active. May also have teaching, service, scholarship, and other administrative responsibilities. Serves as an active member of the Library’s senior leadership team. Provides vision, leadership, and direct administrative oversight of the administrative department. Supports other Law Library department heads through administration of Law Library budget, human resources, professional development and other administrative responsibilities. Manages staff including hiring, setting priorities, and staff development. Prioritizes and leads multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budget targets. Ensures overall effectiveness of Law Library services and strengthens the impact of the Law Library on the Law School’s academic mission. Engages with faculty and students in support of the University’s teaching and research mission. Contributes at the national level, recognizes library trends and opportunities, and uses this knowledge to enrich local programs and strategic planning. Represents YUL at local, regional, national and international levels. Chairs library committees as necessary. Partakes in the planning and implementation of changes in Law Library operations and ensures procedures are followed that promote smooth, effective and efficient operation of Law Library departments. Collaborates with other librarians and libraries at Yale. Works independently with varied user groups in a complex organization and functions collaboratively in a team environment. Participates in University-wide initiatives. Serves as a sponsor for labor management programs. Builds strong partnerships with faculty and students, curators and librarians, and donors. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. May perform other duties as assigned.

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