Associate Director For Public Services

Associate Director for Public Services

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 Responsibilities:

• 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 from 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:

• ALA accredited degree in library and information science or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• 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 moniquegonzalez@lsu.edu.

Posting Date: August 13, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 11, 2025

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!

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.