Associate Director for Public Services

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Job Posting Title:

Associate Director for Public Services, Law Library

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Law - LLIS - Administration (Monique Gonzalez (00086471))

Work Location:

L0100 Hebert Law Center

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center seeks an Associate Director for Public Services. The desired candidate shall be a strong service orientated, self-motivated leader; shall have excellent attention to detail and superior organizational and analytical skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member. The Associate Director is primarily responsible for managing the library's Reference and Circulation Departments, including instruction and faculty services, and oversees the Law Library in the absence of the Director. 

Job Responsibilites:

Develops and implements public services policies and procedures, in consultation with relevant librarians and staff members. Directly supervises public services librarians, including the Head of Access Services & Government Information, Reference Librarian(s), and the Foreign Comparative and International Law Librarian. (40%)

Coordinates the reference desk and other research services, including services to law faculty and students. (20%)

Develops and oversees legal research instruction programs, including the development and teaching of credit-based courses and coordinating the scheduling of those research classes; coordinates overall law library educational and instructional programs. Teaches legal research courses. (20%)

In conjunction with the Collection Development Committee, selects and recommends new and retrospective materials in appropriate formats for purchase; and recommends deselection of resources form the collection as appropriate. (10%)

Oversees operations of the Law Library in the absence of the Director. (5%)

Other duties as may be required for the efficient and effective operation of the LSU Law Center Library. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

5 years of experience in a law library; M.L.S. may substitute for two years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited institution

M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school

5 years of experience in a law library

Formal teaching and supervisory experience; demonstrated project management skills; demonstrated ability to design and implement library policies; publication of law library related works, including articles, bibliographies, and research guides; experience serving on professional committees.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information of at least three references.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Monique Gonzalez [email protected].

Posting Date:

November 19, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 9, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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