Head of Emerging Legal Technology - Law Library | University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Job at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

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  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Job Description

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.

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. 

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

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.

It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.  Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact ("administrative designee") who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. The Administrative Designee for the Law Library is Jenny Rickard. They may be reached at 734-764-4705 or rickardj@umich.edu.

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. 

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

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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