Law Librarian for Collection Management
Institution
Job Summary
Law Librarian for Collection Management, University of Missouri Law Library, Columbia, MO
The University of Missouri School of Law Library seeks a Collection Management Librarian who will provide excellent library services to the Law School community. This position provides leadership to a team of staff responsible for all aspects of collection management: bibliographic access and control, collection development, acquisitions, serials, and digital resources. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, collegial, flexible and adaptable to change, a strong problem-solver, a team-builder, and an excellent communicator.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Law Library’s acquisition functions, procedures and related staff, including serials and government documents.
- Manage all aspects of providing intellectual access to materials owned or accessed by the Law Library.
- Provide expertise and leadership in the development, implementation, maintenance, and review of collection development policies and practices.
- Coordinate and manage the development of the Law Library’s digital resources with the assistance of the Bibliographic Specialist and Acquisition Assistant.
- Senior Management Team Member providing leadership in strategic planning and positioning the library for long-term growth and success through visioning, planning, and project management.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with Law School students, faculty, and staff, University of Missouri library staff and faculty, and the wider law library professional community.
- Serve on two or more Law Library, Law School, and other committees as appointed.
- Participate in professional organizations in support of law librarianship as a profession.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be a good team member and strong relationship builder.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Innovative thinking to contribute and implement ideas for overall library improvement.
Qualifications
Minimum
Master’s degree from an A.L.A. accredited school of information or library science by time of appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on
Two-four years of experience in a library technical services department or related experience. J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Previous relevant experience in a law library.
Salary and Rank
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Depending on experience and qualifications, the person selected will be hired in the rank of Librarian I-III. At the University of Missouri, law librarians are NTT faculty with security of position. Support is provided by the Law Library for professional development.
Application Process
Apply online for Job 57089 at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic. Upload cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for at least three references through the brief online application.
Application review begins August 18, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is available October 20, 2025. Start date negotiable.
Apply for Job 57089 at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic
Why would you want to live in Columbia, Missouri?
- Columbia has a small-town friendliness with big city features.
- We have an amazing trail system for walking and running in green urban spaces.
- Columbia has an active art community and hosts festivals with a nationwide appeal like True/False Film Festival, Art in the Park and more.
- There is easy access to city life - St. Louis and Kansas City are just 2 hours away.
- Columbia has a great public school system and outstanding health care access.
- Low traffic and short commuting times.
- Most importantly, at Mizzou Law we have an incredibly collegial faculty and staff.
For information on the University of Missouri, the Columbia area, and the Law School, please visit:
Apply for Job 57089 at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic