Associate Director of Public Services Librarian, Blewett School of Law (Campus-O
UM Launchpad at the University of Montana, Missoula, MT, United States
Overview
Campus-Only Recruitment
Only current UM Employees are eligible. Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The University of Montana Blewett School of Law invites applications for the Associate Director of Public Services Librarian to be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the law library’s public services, including reference, faculty research support, circulation, and outreach. The role works closely with the Library Director, faculty, students, and law school staff to maintain efficient and innovative library services.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the law library’s reference and faculty research services, including advanced legal research (legislative history, case law, statutory, regulatory, foreign, and interdisciplinary research).
Provide expert research consultations and guidance on specialized legal databases (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, HeinOnline) and other research tools.
Develop and maintain research guides and instructional materials; collect and assess service data to support continuous improvement.
Deliver comprehensive research support for faculty scholarship, including managing dissemination through digital repositories and supervising student research assistants.
Oversee circulation and public services operations, including hiring, training, and supervising student employees and developing related policies and procedures.
Plan and implement outreach initiatives, programming, and partnerships to promote library services and enhance student and faculty engagement.
Teach general and specialized legal research courses, provide guest lectures, and deliver instructional presentations.
Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate with colleagues on strategic planning, assessment, and service innovation.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
Knowledge of legal research sources, databases, and methods, and the ability to provide high-quality reference assistance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supervising student employees.
Knowledge of legal material and sources and research methods, and the ability to assist library patrons with reference questions.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of experience working in a law library.
Understanding of Law School and Law Library policies and procedures.
Member of the Montana State Bar.
Master of Public Administration.
Experience working in an academic law library.
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.
To apply, please upload the following materials:
Letter of Interest
– addressing the stated required skills for the position
Detailed resume
listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) professional references
– Names and contact information
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
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Only current UM Employees are eligible. Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The University of Montana Blewett School of Law invites applications for the Associate Director of Public Services Librarian to be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the law library’s public services, including reference, faculty research support, circulation, and outreach. The role works closely with the Library Director, faculty, students, and law school staff to maintain efficient and innovative library services.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the law library’s reference and faculty research services, including advanced legal research (legislative history, case law, statutory, regulatory, foreign, and interdisciplinary research).
Provide expert research consultations and guidance on specialized legal databases (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, HeinOnline) and other research tools.
Develop and maintain research guides and instructional materials; collect and assess service data to support continuous improvement.
Deliver comprehensive research support for faculty scholarship, including managing dissemination through digital repositories and supervising student research assistants.
Oversee circulation and public services operations, including hiring, training, and supervising student employees and developing related policies and procedures.
Plan and implement outreach initiatives, programming, and partnerships to promote library services and enhance student and faculty engagement.
Teach general and specialized legal research courses, provide guest lectures, and deliver instructional presentations.
Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate with colleagues on strategic planning, assessment, and service innovation.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
Knowledge of legal research sources, databases, and methods, and the ability to provide high-quality reference assistance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supervising student employees.
Knowledge of legal material and sources and research methods, and the ability to assist library patrons with reference questions.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of experience working in a law library.
Understanding of Law School and Law Library policies and procedures.
Member of the Montana State Bar.
Master of Public Administration.
Experience working in an academic law library.
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.
To apply, please upload the following materials:
Letter of Interest
– addressing the stated required skills for the position
Detailed resume
listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) professional references
– Names and contact information
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
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