Alexander Blewett III School of Law

Law Staff Openings

• Law Library Technical Services Manager
  Salary

  $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

  Location 

  Missoula Mountain Campus

  Job Type

  Salaried Staff Full-time

  Job Number

  202400646

  Department

  School of Law & Law Library, University of Montana

  Opening Date

  04/07/2026

  Closing Date

  5/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

  FLSA

  Exempt

   

  • Description
  • Benefits

  Description

   

  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.

   

  Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

   

  • 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.

   

  Minimum Qualifications

   

  • 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.

   

  Additional Information

   

  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:

  1. 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.
  2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
  3. 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 five priorities 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.

   

   

  The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer.  UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

  Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

  References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking.  Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information. 

  Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

  Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.

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