Director Vincent C. Immel Law Library

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

DIRECTOR OF THE VINCENT

C. IMMEL LAW LIBRARY

Saint Louis University School of Law, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, and service, invites applications for the position of Director of the Vincent

C. Immel Law Library. The Director of the Law Library reports directly to the Dean of the School of Law. Policy decisions concerning the Law Library are made by the Director of the Law Library, the Dean, and the faculty. The Director of the Law Library is eligible for appointment as a member of the law faculty with appropriate security of position.

The Director of the Law Library is generally responsible for all aspects of library operations. This includes responsibility for long-term and short-term planning; the library budget, which is part of the School of Law budget; collection development; compliance with accreditation standards of the ABA; public services and government documents; and hiring and supervision of a staff of full-time and part-time professional librarians and support staff members.

The Director also typically will have teaching, service, scholarship, and/or administrative responsibilities. The Director will collaborate with the Dean, other senior leaders, faculty, staff, and students to advance the School of Law’s mission.

The Law Library’s collection contains approximately 755,000 titles, and the Law Library has a budget of approximately $1.4 million. Although distinct from the University Libraries, the Vincent

C. Immel Law Library works cooperatively with the University Libraries and shares an integrated library system. The Law Library participates in resource sharing and has been a leader in the Mid-America Law Library Consortium (“MALLCO”) and MOBIUS. The Law Library also is a participant in the Federal Depository Library Program and receives select resources from the Government Publishing Office.

The School of Law has a diverse and engaged student body, faculty, and staff and a history of strong alumni and community support. The School of Law has built a reputation for a close-knit community founded on the mutual support, friendship, openness, and accessibility that characterizes the student-faculty relationship. The School of Law is located in the heart of the St.

Louis legal community and is in walking distance to a variety of downtown attractions. For more information about the School of Law and the Law Library please see our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and https://.

Applicants should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution, a Master degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, and substantial experience in a law library. Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, and a list of references.

Faculty - Non Medical Administrative Appointment, Nonmedical Primary Appointment 12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at .