Overview
Associate Director for Public Services and Administration Law Library – School of Law Jobs in Berkeley, USA at University of California
The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Berkeley Law) is one of the nation’s premier law schools, located at one of the world’s great universities. The Law Library holds one of the largest law collections in the world, housing an extensive collection of Anglo-American, international, foreign, and comparative law. The Law Library serves a faculty of more than 100, including tenured and tenure-track, clinical, adjunct, and visiting professors and lecturers;
more than 1000 J.D. students; 250 LL.M. students; 150 Professional Track LL.M. students in the summer; graduate students from the School of Jurisprudence and Social Policy; more than 100 visiting scholars each year; as well as researchers from other scholarly and legal communities. These include members of the University of California community, private attorneys, and members of the general public.
Berkeley Law is the home of the prestigious Robbins Collection, which specializes in religious and civil law, and includes rare books and manuscripts. The Law School has a wide variety of research centers, clinics, and student-initiated projects.
Position Overview
The UC Berkeley School of Law Library seeks an Associate Director for Public Services and Administration to serve as a senior leader within the Law Library. Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Law Library, this position combines administrative leadership with oversight of the Law School’s research support program for the law school community.
The Associate Director provides overall administrative and personnel oversight for Law Library staff and librarians and oversees all aspects of the Library’s Research and Administrative Services. The role ensures that departments and supervisors are operating in accordance with University policies, collective bargaining agreements, and sound management practices. The Associate Director guides managers through complex personnel processes, promotes consistency and fairness in supervision, and supports strong performance management and professional development across the organization.
The position also works to ensure that daily operations are well coordinated and that services function effectively across units.
In addition, the Associate Director oversees the Library’s research services program, working with librarians to ensure that faculty, students, and other members of the law school community receive high-quality, responsive research support. The role maintains clear service standards, aligns research services with the Law School’s teaching and scholarly priorities, and collaborates with partners across the Law School and campus to support evolving research needs.
As a member of the Law Library’s leadership group, the Associate Director works closely with the Associate Dean, the Associate Director for Collections and Operations, and the Associate Director for Digital Research Infrastructure. Together, this team shares responsibility for strategic planning, operational decision-making, and resource allocation. The Law Library’s management model emphasizes cross-departmental collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a project-based approach that reduces silos and strengthens institutional support and participation.
The Associate Director contributes to shaping the Library’s vision and ensuring thoughtful implementation of next steps.
Duties Library Administration
Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of the Law Library, the Associate Director participates in all aspects of Law Library administration, including budget planning and personnel management. This role serves as part of the Law Library management team with the Associate Dean of the Law Library, the Associate Director for Collection Services and Operations, and the future Associate Director for Digital Research Infrastructure.
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Administration Responsibilities
The Associate Director (AD) for Public Services and Administration is the senior administrator responsible for ensuring effective public services operations and efficient library administration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the Libraries’ strategic planning and organizational development…
Title: Associate Director for Public Services and Administration Law Library – School of Law
Company: University of California
Location: Berkeley, USA
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