About Hofstra:

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Director of Reference and Instructional Services

School/Division: School of Law

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• Providing leadership and coordination of all research and reference services, including supervision of the Reference Department, management of desk and project schedules, and liaison support for faculty and students.
• Ensuring high-quality, responsive research assistance and outreach that adapts to evolving user needs.
• Collecting and analyzing usage data and service metrics to inform ongoing service improvement and innovation.

• Leading the development and periodic review of policies, workflows, and service standards for reference, research services, and instruction.
• Participating in the library's strategic planning, goal setting, and annual assessment cycles in alignment with Law School and University plans.
• Advising the Library Leadership team on reference, research, and instructional innovations and pilot opportunities.
• Collaborating with other law librarians to develop, provide, and expand library and access services for students and faculty.
• Coordinating with the Director to develop and implement personnel policies and initiatives that align with long-term organizational goals.

• Teaching at least one designated course as part of the Law School's curriculum each academic year, for example Advanced Legal Research or a specialized research seminar.
• Overseeing and coordinating the library's instructional program, including librarian participation in classes, development of learning outcomes, and assessment of instructional effectiveness.
• Collaborating with faculty in support of scholarly and teaching research needs.

• Assisting the Director with budget analysis and monitoring for public services and instruction-related resources.
• Collaborating with collections staff and selectors on collection development decisions that support research, teaching, and clinics, including evaluation of databases and tools used for instruction and faculty research.
• Contributing to the selection and evaluation of electronic and digital resources, ensuring accessibility and usability for the law school community.
• Partnering with the Associate Director for Access and Collection Services on the management and integration of the Law School's Digital Institutional Repository, ensuring alignment between instructional content, faculty scholarship, and technical infrastructure.
• Supporting management of web-based content relevant to reference and instructional services.

• Promoting consistent documentation, staff training, and performance assessment that supports reliable service and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining an active program of professional development, including participation in AALL and regional chapters, presentations, scholarship, and committee service.
• Serving on law school or university committees and representing the library in professional forums.
• Providing mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback to Reference Department staff that supports growth and retention.

• Collaborating with the Associate Director for Access and Collection Services to ensure cohesive management of library operations and strategic initiatives, promoting alignment between access, collections, research, and instructional services.
• Providing adaptable and evolving leadership across administrative areas of the Law Library.
• Serving as acting head or co-head of the Law Library when designated, ensuring operational continuity and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Performing other duties as assigned to meet changing organizational and academic goals.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• 3-7 years of progressively responsible academic law library experience in reference, research services, or instruction.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in legal research, teaching or training, and user-centered public services.
• Experience with project management and performance evaluation processes.
• Familiarity with current and emerging legal research technologies and strong data and assessment skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating a law library teaching program.
• Experience designing outcomes-based instruction and assessment.
• Experience with data analytics or digital information systems, including web content management or repository oversight.
• Record of professional engagement through AALL or similar associations.

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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