Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Summary:      

The Head of Access & Circulation supervises all aspects of access and circulation in the Law Library, including lending materials, delivering materials to faculty, inter-library loan, addressing access issues, creating policy, stacks maintenance, and managing staff. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Access & Collection, this position develops policy and procedures, trains and supervises full-time staff and student workers, and administers collections projects to maintain a functional library collection and space.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day of the Law Library’s access and circulation services and staff, including scheduling and staffing the circulation desk, lending materials, inter-library loan, addressing access issues, creating policy, stacks maintenance, and supervising staff
• Provides leadership, supervision, and training for full-time staff and student workers
• Participates in strategic planning for Law Library with an emphasis on access and circulation services
• Proposes, implements, and evaluates current access and circulation services using data, as well as recommends innovative services and enhancements to library services
• Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing stacks maintenance plan for all library collections, including reshelving and shifting
• Prioritizes multiple tasks and works productively in a team environment.
• Schedules coverage for the circulation desk by full-time staff and student workers
• Staffs the circulation desk and provides support for others staffing the circulation desk
• Remains current on best practices, emerging trends, and developments related to access and circulation as relevant to the Law Library
• Qualified candidates holding a J.D. teach two sections of the required one-credit Advanced Legal Research course per academic year
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

This position interacts closely with other library staff, faculty, students, and other law school staff. The position manages at least one full-time employee and at least 5 student workers.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Required qualifications:
  • Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or foreign equivalent
  • At least one year of access or circulation services experience
  • At least one year of people management experience in any context
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent
  • Legal research instruction experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve challenges and develop innovative solutions and strategies
• Demonstrated customer service skills, including adaptability, active listening, conflict resolution, effective communication, and patience
• Managing access, circulation, and inter-library loan issues in a mid-sized library
• Intermediate skill level for Microsoft Word. Beginner skill level for Microsoft Excel
• Advanced knowledge of circulation features of integrated library systems, especially FOLIO and Panorama/Tableau
• Working knowledge of library technology, including computers, printers, and scanners
• Demonstrated project management skills that involve taking a project from inception through implementation to completion
• Adheres to ethical standards and integrity in decision-making and professional interactions
• Working in a collaborative and collegial space
• Building and managing diverse relationships within the library and law school
• Leading teams, embracing change, and fostering innovation
• Robust organizational abilities, including scheduling
• Effective communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing)

Application Instructions:

Resume and cover letter required 

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $102,000

About Us:       

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is a leader in legal education, located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. The law school is renowned for its program in intellectual property, which includes the FAME Center for Fashion, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Law. Cardozo Law has a long tradition of public advocacy and is the birthplace of the Innocence Project and the home of our Center for Rights and Justice.  Cardozo offers a world-class faculty and encourages creative thinking and innovation in the legal profession. Cardozo provides students with a strong foundation in legal theory combined with practical hands-on experience in a variety of areas, including criminal law, civil rights law, and business law. The school prides itself on creating a vibrant and warm community for faculty, staff, and students.

A division of Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law School offers an excellent compensation package and a broad range of employee benefit plans. The law school is a secular institution within a religious university and welcomes people of all religions, ethnic backgrounds, races, and sexual identities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.