Director of Law Library

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University invites applications for the Director of the Law Library. The successful candidate will lead the Law Library’s operations, resources, personnel, and services to support the School of Law’s academic mission in Durham, North Carolina.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, teaching, and collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners to advance legal research and student readiness. MLS and JD are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• MLS and JD required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research methods and law library operations.
• Experience with strategic leadership, managing budgets, collections, and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Law Library’s operations, resources, personnel, and services in support of the academic mission.
• Oversee instructional programs and reference services for students, faculty, alumni, and the public.
• Serve on committees, collaborate with faculty and administrators, and promote faculty scholarship and student learning.

Skills

Legal research

Law library operations

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Digital resources

Instructional skills

Communication

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

MLS

JD

Tools

Electronic databases

Library technology

Information-management systems

Job description

• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Position Information

Working Title Director of Law Library

Position Number F611152

Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years

FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The NCCU School of Law Library provides information services and resources that promote the performance of high-quality legal research activities by our faculty, students, staff and community.

The law library reference department has primary responsibility for providing legal research instruction and reference services to students, faculty, alumni and public patrons.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Law Library Director provides leadership and oversight of the Law Library’s operations, resources, personnel, and services in support of the School of Law’s academic mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal research methods, legal information resources, law library operations, and emerging research technologies.
• Knowledge of law school accreditation standards and professional standards applicable to academic law libraries.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and effectively manage library personnel, operations, budgets, collections, and services.
• Strong knowledge of electronic databases, digital resources, library technology, and information-management systems.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement policies, procedures, programs, and services that support the academic mission of the law school.
• Strong teaching and instructional skills, including the ability to support legal research instruction and student development.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, administrators, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional and support staff.
• Ability to assess evolving legal education, research, technology, and library trends and implement appropriate innovations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to excellent service and supporting faculty scholarship, student learning, bar readiness, and professional preparation.

Minimum Education/Experience

MLS, JD required.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

MLS, JD required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function Instructional Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

The Faculty will develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement. The Faculty will provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain class related records, and assess student coursework. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

Function Research Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

The Faculty will conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participate in professional conferences.

Function Public Service Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Serve on various Law School and University committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Participate in campus and community events.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F000316 Open Date 10/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Date Position Available 07/01/2027