Head of Emerging Legal Technology - Law Library

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 spacesDevelops and delivers legal technology and experiential trainings that support emerging technology competency among law school patron groupsOversees outreach efforts to generate and expand user awareness of electronic resources in the Law Library's collectionCoordinates Legal Tech Series programs and promotes the Law Library's Legal Tech StudioMonitors changes in legal e-resources and legal technology offerings, testing and recommending products for integration into the library collection and tech curriculumOversees the review and management of e-resource licensesParticipates in the implementation of University accessibility standards for Law Library e-resourcesParticipates in reference duties, including evenings and weekends at the information desk on a rotating basisAssists with ensuring coverage of faculty research services and public service pointsMay supervise work of Reference and Student Outreach Librarian

Master's degree from an A.L.A. accredited school of information or library scienceJ.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 libraryAt least 2 years of experience working in a law firm settingSuccessful supervisory experienceKnowledge of current practical legal technology competencies at large law firms, courts, and government agenciesStrong problem-solving and leadership skillsProven ability to work effectively with other decision-makersSubstantial knowledge of and proficiency with a wide range of legal information sources and research methodsA strong service orientationExcellent 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.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.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.

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