The University of Montana Blewett School of Law invites applications for the Law Library Technical Services Manager to oversee all aspects of the law library’s technical services, metadata management, digital initiatives, budget management, and resource acquisition. This position ensures the accuracy of the library’s holdings, manages digital resources, ensures compliance with metadata and accessibility standards, supports collection analysis, and manages the library’s acquisition process. The role works closely with the Library Director, consortium partners, faculty, and university IT staff to maintain efficient and innovative library services.
- Lead and manage all technical services operations, including acquisitions, original and copy cataloging, metadata standards (MARC, RDA, Dublin Core), authority control, database maintenance, and batch record management.
- Oversee and maintain the integrated library system (ILS), electronic resource management (ERM) tools, link resolvers, authentication systems, and access to digital resources in collaboration with IT staff.
- Represent the law library on consortium committees and advocate for policies and systems that support law library users.
- Manage and enhance the law school’s institutional repository (ScholarWorks), including vendor coordination, troubleshooting, feature implementation, and ensuring compliance with digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
- Support faculty and the law school community in meeting digital accessibility requirements and scholarly publishing needs.
- Assist with collection development and licensing of electronic resources; conduct print and digital usage analysis and generate reports to inform renewal and purchasing decisions.
- Oversee budgeting and financial operations in collaboration with library and university leadership, including financial tracking, forecasting, contract negotiation and review, procurement, Procard administration, payroll processing, and interlibrary loan services.
- Engage in ongoing professional development; participate in professional organizations and consortium activities; and serve on law school administrative teams and committees as appointed.
- Master of Library Science degree (or equivalent ALA-accredited degree)
- 3 years of previous experience in library technical services.
- Working knowledge of current cataloging or metadata standards and practices.
- Experience working with Integrated Library Systems.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and execute work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of University of Montana budget and procurement policies and procedures.
- Understanding of Law School and Law Library policies and procedures.
- Experience supporting scholarly publishing and maintaining institutional repositories.
- Experience working with library procurement systems.
- Proficiency in tracking, analyzing, and projecting financial information.
- Experience creating accessible digital documents and supporting digital accessibility projects.
- Experience incorporating emerging technologies into library workflows.
Position Number: 076700
Compensation Title: Librarian
Union: FOCUS-MFPE
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year
Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.
A complete application includes:
- Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
- Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its fivepriorities for action:Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
