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Job Title:

Director, Law Library

 

Department:

Law Library

 

College/Division:

School Of Law

 

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

Mercer University School of Law invites applications for the Director of the Law Library.

 

Responsibilities:

The Director of the Law Library reports to the Dean of the Law School and is responsible for delivering Law School and Law Library information resources to the academic and legal community, administering library operations, including planning, and budgeting; leading and developing professional law librarians and classified staff in a collegial working environment; developing, evaluating and maintaining the Law Library's print and digital collection; overseeing Law Library technology and computer resources; providing leadership of the Law Library's legal research program and teaching legal research courses.  As a member of the law faculty, the Director of the Law Library participates in faculty governance and contributes to the intellectual and educational environment of the law school and university.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Interested applicants will need to complete the brief online application at: http://hr.mercer.edu/jobs/ and attach a current CV with the names and contact information for three references.

Additional Information:

Founded in 1873, Mercer University School of Law has a long tradition of producing lawyers who are ready to practice and committed to serve. The School has earned a reputation as an excellent provider of legal education with an intense focus on student and faculty interaction. With an enrollment of about 375 students, Mercer Law School is one of 12 schools and colleges of Mercer University, which has been listed among the top institutions of higher education in the nation. Mercer Law School is nationally recognized for its exceptional programs in legal writing, moot court, public service, and professionalism and ethics.

 

Background Check Contingencies:

Criminal History Check

Required Document Attachments: CV, Cover Letter, List of References with contact information

Additional Attachments: Past Course Evaluations

 

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.   

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

 

Job Family:

Faculty Library Services

 

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.