Director of Law Library

North Carolina Central University; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham seeks a Law Library Director to lead the School of Law Library’s operations, collections, and services. You will shape strategies, manage budgets, supervise staff, and advance access to legal research resources for faculty, students, alumni, and the public.

The ideal candidate provides strategic leadership, supports legal research instruction, and collaborates with the law school community to promote scholarship, bar readiness, and student success.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Strong leadership and management experience in an academic law library.
• Evidence of advancing legal research instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Law Library and oversee operations.
• Develop collections and manage budgets and personnel.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners.
• Support teaching and research initiatives and bar readiness.

Skills

Legal research

Library leadership

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Budget management

Collaboration

Instructional ability

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Job description

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

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Director of Law Library

Position Number

Position Number F611152

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years

FTE

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.
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

J.D. or equivalent legal degree 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

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

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

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 Number

Posting Number F000316

Open Date

Open Date 10/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 07/01/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

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