[IUG] Position Announcement: Associate Director for Technical Services, Chicago, IL

["Liebert, June" <8Liebert at jmls dot edu>]

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES, Chicago, IL

The Louis L. Biro Law Library of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago
seeks applications for the position of Associate Director for Technical
Services. 

Responsibilities: This senior management position will provide oversight
and leadership in all aspects of the technical services department
including serials, acquisitions, cataloging, preservation and systems.
The Associate Director for Technical Services will supervise the
technical services staff and librarian(s) and foster staff development.
This position reports to the Director of the Law Library and will assist
in strategic planning and budget management for the Law Library as part
of the management team. The Associate Director will serve as the
library's liaison with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. and is encouraged to
participate actively in local and national professional organizations.

Qualifications: Required: A masters' degree from a program accredited by
the American Library Association; at least three years of administrative
experience including budgeting and personnel supervision; extensive
knowledge of the Innovative Millennium ILS; recent experience working in
a library technical services department; understanding of best
practices, current issues and trends in technical services; commitment
to user-focused services; ability to work collaboratively in a team
environment; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred: Experience working within a law school or law firm
environment.

The John Marshall Law School: Founded in 1899 the Law School is
accredited by the ABA and the Higher Learning Commission, and is a
member of the AALS.  The Louis L. Biro Law Library supports the research
of students, faculty, and alumni of John Marshall, as well as members of
the Chicago Bar Association.  The collection is housed on five floors
and two mezzanine floors.  There are more than 45,000 square feet of
library space, providing room for more than 600 seats, including 250
study carrels.  The Library currently contains over 380,000 volumes,
including the equivalent of 145,000 volumes in microform.  It has a
full-time staff of 16, including 8 professional librarians.  Each
reference librarian holds degrees in both law and library science. The
Law School is located in Chicago's Loop, close to the federal and state
courthouses, museums, theaters, and public transportation. 

Salary: The John Marshall Law School offers excellent benefits and a
highly competitive salary. 

Applications: Please send a cover letter, current resume or vita, and
contact information for three professional references to June Liebert,
Law Library Director, Louis L. Biro Law Library, The John Marshall Law
School, 315 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604. You may also send your
application by email to 8liebert at jmls dot edu dot  We are currently accepting
and reviewing applications and will continue to do so until the position
is filled. 

We will also be interviewing candidates in San Jose, CA at the
Innovative Users Group Meeting.