Public Services Director — Flexible Schedule

WMU-Cooley Law School; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Law School, on its Lansing, Michigan campus, seeks a Director of Public Services to lead reference and circulation activities. You will supervise staff, discuss and implement services, and promote library offerings.

The role requires JD and MLS, with significant experience in reference law librarianship and leadership. Flexibility, collaboration, and strong communication are essential to guide a multi-location library.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and Master of Library Science required.
• Minimum five years as a reference law librarian; three years in management preferred.
• Knowledge of legal materials and bibliographic structures; service oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills; adaptable schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services to students, faculty and alumni.
• Supervise library circulation and reference staff in daily activities.
• Discuss, implement, and promote library services and policies.
• Contribute to budget, staffing, policy review and collection development; assist with passwords.
• Oversee library research guide program and teach students in various settings.

Skills

Legal research

Staff management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexible schedule

Education

Juris Doctor

Master of Library Science

Job description

Cooley Law School, on its Lansing, Michigan campus, seeks a Director of Public Services to lead reference and circulation activities. You will supervise staff, discuss and implement services, and promote library offerings.

The role requires JD and MLS, with significant experience in reference law librarianship and leadership. Flexibility, collaboration, and strong communication are essential to guide a multi-location library.