Law Library Assistant Director

Please note the following:

• This recruitment is being established on behalf of the Law Library and is not a Merced County position.
• This is a full-time position (40 hours).
• Position qualifies for MCERA retirement pension benefits.
• Paid holidays provided.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Medical Insurance stipend offered.

• Oversee and review the work of Public Services and Technical Services staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to Public and Technical services in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Provide vision and leadership in the development of public services, programs, and innovations to enhance the delivery of services and maximize library functions and efficiency.
• Assign special projects to staff.
• Assist and mentor Public Services librarians.
• Provide information and guidance about law library policies and procedures for staff and patrons.
• Perform Public Services reference, research, circulation and other duties as needed.
• Facilitate Public Services development of pathfinders, legislative histories and other user aids, tools and guides in multiple formats.
• Coordinate interface between Technical Services and Public Services.
• Provide direction, advice and oversight for the update and selection of new materials in all formats to maintain a comprehensive and current collection that meets the needs of users and conforms with budget resources.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on the Collection Development Policy.
• Assist with collection space needs, plan and coordinate moves and shifts as needed.
• Review, negotiate and approve database and print contracts.
• Train and provide management, direction and guidance for specific assignments, projects, and programs for Public Services and Technical Services staff.
• Monitor Public Services schedules, service points.
• Facilitate instruction and training for new products and services.
• Assist the Executive Director with staff performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Participate in recruitment, and hiring of staff.
• Promote and supervise the development of instructional materials in legal research, including print, digital, web and video-based tutorials, and research guides.
• Provide leadership and direction for Public Services in the development of seminars, educational programs, tours, classes, public service events, and programs.
• Coordinate and take a leadership role in the outreach activities of the library.
• Coordinate library marketing and outreach materials such as displays, exhibits, brochures, and other print, social and digital media.
• Assist with webpage development.
• Assist with library media communications, including articles, press kits, press releases.
• Help resolve customer complaints, comments & questions.
• Collaborate with Executive Director on library operations, policy, budget, personnel, strategic planning, program development, library goals, policies and other matters as requested.
• Assist director with day-to-day supervision of the library.
• Systems liaison: coordinate with IT consultants, department of technology, library systems and legal database vendors.
• Preparation of various admin reports.

• At least two (2) years of professional law experience.
• Experience in law library administration, including management, budgeting, and financial oversight.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing law library marketing and outreach initiatives, including classes, seminars, and programs.

• Master of Library Science (MLS) or Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited library or law school.
• Legal education may be considered in lieu of professional experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions and prepare reports.
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping.
• Frequently carry, lift, push, pull and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Knowledge of professional law librarianship concepts, principles and practices.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in legal research, library systems and law library trends.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of law library collection development.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Strong service orientation; experience in public service, a plus.
• Experience in a public law library, a plus.
• Thorough proficiency in the use of legal databases.
• Demonstrated experience creating and developing library aids, tools, and guides.
• Ability…