Director of Library Services-Law Library – 21^st Judicial Circuit – St. Louis County

To apply:

Send resume and cover letter to Lacy Brust, Deputy Director of Judicial Administration at Lacy.Brust@courts.mo.gov

Posting will remain active through March 18, 2025.

Duties

The Director supervises one full time librarian and two part-time library clerks. The Director reports to the Director of Judicial Administration, as well as the Judicial Surcharge Committee. In addition to the duties outlined below, the Director often works on special projects as necessary or as requested by the Director of Judicial Administration.

Summary of responsibilities:

• library policy development and implementation
• hire, supervise, and evaluate professional library staff
• plan and manage library space and facilities
• maintain relations with vendors, library members, and outside agencies and organizations
• negotiate contracts for all products and services for the library
• assess technology needs, research options, and purchase solutions
• work with outside technology consultant to maintain hardware, licensing, and network
• provide recommendations to the Judicial Surcharge Committee and the Director of Judicial Administration on fiscal, technical, and other matters concerning the library
• execute decisions made by the Judicial Surcharge Committee and the Director of Judicial Administration
• prepare, implement, and manage an annual budget with the approval of the Judicial Surcharge Committee, the Director of Judicial Administration, and the Court en Banc
• prepare monthly reports
• facilitate Judicial Surcharge Committee meetings (scheduling, generating reports, assisting committee chairs with reports, and attending meetings to provide answers and clarification)
• represent the interests of library staff before the Judicial Surcharge Committee

• manage day-to-day financial operations (accounts payable and payroll entry)
• make bank deposits and reconcile bank statements
• maintain financial records as needed for future audits
• provide reference support, including instruction in the use of library resources and policies
• provide general technology support

• back-up front desk staff as needed with reference, technology, and technical services (processing mail, shelving, updating library materials)

• coordinate with court IT staff on the creation and management of content for the library’s web site, intranet, and social media presence
• oversee collection development to maintain appropriate print and online materials for the library’s needs within budgetary limits, including weeding collection as necessary

Qualifications:

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with a minimum of five years of professional experience in a law library with increasing responsibility, including two years of supervisory and management experience.

In addition, strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a comprehensive understanding of library operations and systems, management concepts, and legal research are necessary. The Director will foster effective working relationships, integrate current and future technologies, and have excellent interpersonal skills (via oral and written communication) with both library patrons and court personnel, including judges. A customer service orientation is essential.

Pay Scale:

Grade 114      $52,894 - $99,694

This is a non-merit position. Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
 
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefits package that includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.