Head of Emerging Legal Technology - Law Library

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Public Services, the Head of Emerging Legal Technology will focus on integrating a wide range of technologies, including generative AI, into research instruction and learning spaces, promoting adoption of electronic resources across the law school, and developing the Law Library's legal technology educational offerings. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Assistant Director for Collections and Access Services to develop and manage the Law Library's electronic resources collection. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large law firm setting or similar practical experience that will allow them to manage electronic resources, especially those common in legal practice, and provide experiential learning opportunities for the law school community.

Who We Are

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD and 40 in the LLM program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.

Responsibilities*

• Oversees the integration of legal technology, including generative AI, and library resources into research instruction and learning spaces

• Develops and delivers legal technology and experiential trainings that support emerging technology competency among law school patron groups

• Oversees outreach efforts to generate and expand user awareness of electronic resources in the Law Library's collection

• Coordinates Legal Tech Series programs and promotes the Law Library's Legal Tech Studio

• Monitors changes in legal e-resources and legal technology offerings, testing and recommending products for integration into the library collection and tech curriculum

• Oversees the review and management of e-resource licenses

• Participates in the implementation of University accessibility standards for Law Library e-resources

• Participates in reference duties, including evenings and weekends at the information desk on a rotating basis

• Assists with ensuring coverage of faculty research services and public service points

• May supervise work of Reference and Student Outreach Librarian

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree from an A.L.A. accredited school of information or library science

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (Extensive experience in a practical legal setting may be considered in lieu of a J.D.)

• At least 3 years of experience working in a law library

• At least 2 years of experience working in a law firm setting

• Successful supervisory experience

• Knowledge of current practical legal technology competencies at large law firms, courts, and government agencies

• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills

• Proven ability to work effectively with other decision-makers

• Substantial knowledge of and proficiency with a wide range of legal information sources and research methods

• A strong service orientation

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Desired Qualifications*

• Licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states (active or inactive)

• Practical legal experience

Underfill Statement

This position may be filled at the Senior Associate Librarian classification or underfilled at the Associate Librarian classification, depending upon qualifications and experience. A candidate who meets the qualifications and is hired to supervise the Reference and Student Outreach Librarian will be exempt from the LEO-GLAM bargaining unit.

Additional Information

This is a regular, full-time (12 Month), 100% appointment and is subject to the collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Lecturer's Employee Organization, AFT Local 6244, AFL-CIO, Librarians, Archivists, and Curators Bargaining Unit.

Salary: minimum $66,000 at the Associate Librarian level and minimum $69,000 at the Senior Associate level, commensurate with experience and qualifications; benefits worth 28% of salary. Additional support is available for professional development activities.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

251222

Working Title

Head of Emerging Legal Technology - Law Library

Job Title

SR ASSOC LIBR LEO-GLAM

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Law School

Department

Law Library

Posting Begin/End Date

7/05/2024 - 8/04/2024

Career Interest

Libraries & Museums

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