POSITION TITLE: Director of Library and Information Services
DEPARTMENT: Library Services
STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Operating Officer
DATE: July 2014
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Library and Information Services has Firm-wide responsibility for the coordination of library and information services. The incumbent will research, evaluate, and implement new technologies to enhance and extend library services in innovative, user-centered, client-centered, and cost-effective ways and will provide leadership and management for technical services and systems operations. Responsibilities include acquisition management and collection development, budget development and invoicing, integrated library system operations, copyright and license compliance, and research services management.
The Director of Library and Information Services reports to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer. This position will lead a diverse team of professionals across multiple offices, providing vision, guidance and coaching for direct reports. This position will be located in any of the Firm's nationwide offices.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Management - 60%
•Manages the operations and activities of library and knowledge support services and personnel Firm-wide.
•Manages the Firm-wide delivery of research services for billable and non-billable research.
•Assures adequate print and digital resources for specific subject areas key to the Firm's practice divisions, as well as business and industry resources.
•Sets strategic direction for the units and plan, organize, manage and evaluate workflows, services and problem solving methods.
•Manages personnel processes for the area, including evaluation of training needs and provision of appropriate training programs.
•Manages acquisitions, cataloging, serials, interlibrary loans, electronic resources, and application administration and development.
Instructional Services - 10%
•Serves as an Instructional Services librarian, participating in liaison and outreach, instruction, reference, and collection development.
•Schedule and conduct training on research methodology for attorneys, paralegals, and summer associates.
Development - 20%
•Develop and implement a knowledge support services program.
•Develop and implement a taxonomy system to aid information search and retrieval Firm-wide.
•Integrate the taxonomy system into the Firm's various document management systems and search utilities.
•Develop and implement a strategic cost recovery and digital resource management system.
Budget Management - 10%
•Prepare and implement an annual budget for all Firm libraries.
•Review and revise vendor contracts, as needed.
•Manage and approve invoices for all Firm library purchases.
Desired Skills and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Masters of Library Science or Information Studies from an accredited university required; J.D. preferred.
•3 years of experience in an academic or research library with one year of supervisory experience.
•Five years of law library management experience.
•Experience in at least one area of technical services: acquisitions, cataloging, serials, interlibrary loan or electronic resources management.
•Experience with an integrated library system or a discovery system.
•Experience with social networking technologies.
•Experience with an electronic resource management system such as 360 Resource Manager.
•Experience with a discovery system, such as WorldCat Local.
•Experience with a variety of scripting and programming languages, such as HTML, PHP, Perl, JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS.
•Experience with reporting software such as SQL.
•Experience with Blackboard or other learning management system.
•Knowledge of SCT Banner or other collegiate administrative software.
•Knowledge of hardware and software security issues; relational database theory, standards, and software; metadata standards; and best practices in digital library projects.
POSITION COMPETENCIES
•Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
•Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends and issues in the application of information technology to libraries and law practice.
•Experience in managing large projects with complex variables and budgets.
•Ability to work independently and to achieve outcomes in a collaborative environment, and to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
•Excellent communication (including excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills) and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent time management and organizational skills.
•Expertise in searching online databases, including WestLaw, Lexis, Dialog and other online systems used in law firms.
•Experience in the evaluation and negotiation of global contracts.
•Experience with centralizing and streamlining processes, i.e., efficiency and continuous process improvement.
Stinson Leonard Street is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment. For more information about Stinson Leonard Street, visit us at www.stinsonleonard.com.
