In response to changes in work culture and employee expectations, more academic law libraries are considering the shift from in-person to fully remote librarian roles. This program will explore the benefits and challenges of transitioning traditional law librarian positions into fully remote work arrangements. Panelists will share insights on key topics such as securing administrative buy-in for remote positions, adjusting management approaches, and best practices for ensuring professional success in a remote librarian role. Offering perspectives from a range of academic institutions, the program will present flexible approaches and customizable ideas, allowing attendees to adapt these strategies to their specific organizational structure, policies, and needs.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This program is designed for law library managers considering implementing remote positions, librarians interested in transitioning to remote work, and current remote librarians seeking to optimize their performance.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Participants will identify the pros and cons of shifting an academic librarian position to an all-remote role.
2. Participants will learn strategies for effectively advocating for remote positions to law school administration, including how to address common concerns and highlight potential benefits.
3. Participants will develop best practices for managing remote librarians and optimizing individual success in remote roles.

SPEAKERS:

• Avery Vinson, UC Law San Francisco
• Taryn Marks, Stanford Law School
• James Britt, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Chapman University
• I-Wei Wang, UC Berkeley School of Law

COORDINATOR:

• Hilary Hardcastle, UC Law San Francisco

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Management + Business Acumen

CANCELLATION AND OTHER POLICIES:

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