University of California-Berkeley
Associate Director for Collections and Operations - School of Law
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position Overview
The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Library (Berkeley Law Library) seeks an Associate Director for Collections and Operations to lead seamless and efficient access to library services and resources that support the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and the broader campus community. The Associate Director reports to the Associate Dean of the Law Library, is a member of the senior management team, and contributes to strategic planning and decision‑making.
Salary range:
$128,700 – $265,000 (UC academic salary scales).
Percent time:
100%.
Anticipated start:
Spring 2026.
Application Window Open date:
October 17, 2025
Next review date:
Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) – Applications received after this date are considered only if the position has not been filled.
Final date:
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time).
Responsibilities Departmental Leadership and Management
Serves as a key member of the Law Library’s management team, contributing to strategic planning and decision‑making.
Oversees the administration of the Collection Services Department, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates departmental services, including acquisitions, licensing, cataloging, processing, and updating of library materials.
Provides leadership in operations, including budget management and space planning.
Recruits, hires, and supervises department librarians, library staff, and assistants.
Serves as a resource for staff, offering guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Leads department meetings and facilitates communication across teams to enhance coordination and workflow.
Collection Development and Resource Management
Directs collaborative collection building, overseeing all aspects of collection development, acquisitions, licensing, cataloging, and preservation.
Ensures collection strategies align with institutional goals and evolving legal research and scholarship needs.
Establishes and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates effective contracts, and ensures compliance with UC requirements and standards.
Manages the online catalog, ensuring accurate description, accessibility, and regular updates of bibliographic records.
Library Operations, Budget Administration, and Space Planning
Works with the Associate Dean to manage the library’s operational budget, ensuring financial sustainability and effective resource allocation.
Manages the collections budget and negotiates with publishers and vendors to sustain a robust research collection.
Oversees strategic use of library spaces to meet the needs of staff, students, faculty, and researchers.
Emerging Technologies
Advises on metadata creation and management to improve discoverability of resources.
Stays informed on emerging technologies such as Linked Data and BIBFRAME and evaluates their applicability to library operations.
Evaluates new library technologies and systems, determining integration into existing workflows.
Leads initiatives to adapt collection services and technical processes to evolving industry standards and digital transformation.
Provides guidance on metadata standards and best practices for cataloging, discovery, and interoperability.
Reporting and Cross‑Departmental Coordination
Develops reports and messaging to communicate the library’s contributions and budgetary needs.
Manages collection‑related statistics to support data‑driven decision‑making.
Coordinates with Access Services, Reference, Collection Services, and Scholarly Communications Services for seamless functions and resource accessibility.
Promotes cross‑departmental coordination and collaboration through project‑based initiatives.
Collaborates on change management and innovation to enhance library vision and operations.
Stays informed about changes in services and recommends innovations that improve efficiency.
Updates leadership on significant service developments at the local and national level.
Participation in Research and Instruction
Provides legal research instruction in classes and other educational settings as appropriate.
Supports development and maintenance of collection‑related content on library websites.
Working Conditions
Full‑time, on‑site position with occasional evening or weekend hours.
May work four days onsite and one day remotely where feasible.
Involves lifting, shelving, and moving library materials.
Work is performed with regular interruptions and shifting priorities.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications Advanced degree (JD, MA, PhD, or equivalent international degree).
Additional Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience in a law or academic research library.
Minimum three years of experience with library collections and collection development.
Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in library science from an ALA‑accredited institution.
Demonstrated experience with law library collections.
Experience with statistics, metrics, and assessment techniques.
Ability to independently advance a project or function and collaborate effectively.
Strong analytical and conceptual abilities for complex, multi‑functional library management.
Experience managing programs or projects within a complex organization.
Extensive knowledge of legal bibliography and research techniques.
Experience in administrative operations creating ongoing efficiencies.
Experience working in or managing a collective bargaining environment.
Strong commitment to effective management practices, staff development, and morale.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills for policies, reports, and collaboration.
Application Requirements Document Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – up‑to‑date.
Cover Letter – discuss experience overseeing collections and operations in an academic or law library, management philosophy, and collaborative work.
Reference Requirements 3 required references (contact information only).
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04921
Help contact:
academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. The university is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For further information, refer to the University of California’s policies on affirmative action and nondiscrimination.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy.
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
APM‑035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
Job Location Berkeley, CA
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Salary range:
$128,700 – $265,000 (UC academic salary scales).
Percent time:
100%.
Anticipated start:
Spring 2026.
Application Window Open date:
October 17, 2025
Next review date:
Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) – Applications received after this date are considered only if the position has not been filled.
Final date:
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time).
Responsibilities Departmental Leadership and Management
Serves as a key member of the Law Library’s management team, contributing to strategic planning and decision‑making.
Oversees the administration of the Collection Services Department, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates departmental services, including acquisitions, licensing, cataloging, processing, and updating of library materials.
Provides leadership in operations, including budget management and space planning.
Recruits, hires, and supervises department librarians, library staff, and assistants.
Serves as a resource for staff, offering guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Leads department meetings and facilitates communication across teams to enhance coordination and workflow.
Collection Development and Resource Management
Directs collaborative collection building, overseeing all aspects of collection development, acquisitions, licensing, cataloging, and preservation.
Ensures collection strategies align with institutional goals and evolving legal research and scholarship needs.
Establishes and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates effective contracts, and ensures compliance with UC requirements and standards.
Manages the online catalog, ensuring accurate description, accessibility, and regular updates of bibliographic records.
Library Operations, Budget Administration, and Space Planning
Works with the Associate Dean to manage the library’s operational budget, ensuring financial sustainability and effective resource allocation.
Manages the collections budget and negotiates with publishers and vendors to sustain a robust research collection.
Oversees strategic use of library spaces to meet the needs of staff, students, faculty, and researchers.
Emerging Technologies
Advises on metadata creation and management to improve discoverability of resources.
Stays informed on emerging technologies such as Linked Data and BIBFRAME and evaluates their applicability to library operations.
Evaluates new library technologies and systems, determining integration into existing workflows.
Leads initiatives to adapt collection services and technical processes to evolving industry standards and digital transformation.
Provides guidance on metadata standards and best practices for cataloging, discovery, and interoperability.
Reporting and Cross‑Departmental Coordination
Develops reports and messaging to communicate the library’s contributions and budgetary needs.
Manages collection‑related statistics to support data‑driven decision‑making.
Coordinates with Access Services, Reference, Collection Services, and Scholarly Communications Services for seamless functions and resource accessibility.
Promotes cross‑departmental coordination and collaboration through project‑based initiatives.
Collaborates on change management and innovation to enhance library vision and operations.
Stays informed about changes in services and recommends innovations that improve efficiency.
Updates leadership on significant service developments at the local and national level.
Participation in Research and Instruction
Provides legal research instruction in classes and other educational settings as appropriate.
Supports development and maintenance of collection‑related content on library websites.
Working Conditions
Full‑time, on‑site position with occasional evening or weekend hours.
May work four days onsite and one day remotely where feasible.
Involves lifting, shelving, and moving library materials.
Work is performed with regular interruptions and shifting priorities.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications Advanced degree (JD, MA, PhD, or equivalent international degree).
Additional Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience in a law or academic research library.
Minimum three years of experience with library collections and collection development.
Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in library science from an ALA‑accredited institution.
Demonstrated experience with law library collections.
Experience with statistics, metrics, and assessment techniques.
Ability to independently advance a project or function and collaborate effectively.
Strong analytical and conceptual abilities for complex, multi‑functional library management.
Experience managing programs or projects within a complex organization.
Extensive knowledge of legal bibliography and research techniques.
Experience in administrative operations creating ongoing efficiencies.
Experience working in or managing a collective bargaining environment.
Strong commitment to effective management practices, staff development, and morale.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills for policies, reports, and collaboration.
Application Requirements Document Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – up‑to‑date.
Cover Letter – discuss experience overseeing collections and operations in an academic or law library, management philosophy, and collaborative work.
Reference Requirements 3 required references (contact information only).
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04921
Help contact:
academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. The university is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For further information, refer to the University of California’s policies on affirmative action and nondiscrimination.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy.
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
APM‑035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
Job Location Berkeley, CA
#J-18808-Ljbffr