Reference and Business Law Librarian

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Reference and Business Law Librarian to support legal research and library services. This position involves collaboration with faculty, conducting in-depth legal research projects, and providing instruction to students. Candidates must have a Master’s in Library Science and a Juris Doctor degree, with a strong emphasis on legal editing and research skills. The role offers a full-time permanent position, located at the well-regarded Kathrine R. Everett Law Library.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional training opportunities

Paid leave

Discounts on retail and restaurants

Health, life, and retirement plans

Hybrid work schedule available

Qualifications

• Master's in Library Science and Juris Doctor required.
• Knowledge of legal materials and current research methods expected.
• Strong service orientation and teaching ability essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general reference services and staff the reference desk.
• Conduct legal research projects and develop research guides.
• Participate in law library teaching workshops and library programming.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Legal analytical skills

Education

Masters in Library Science (MLS)

Juris Doctor from an A.B.A. accredited law school

Job description

Department:

Law Library-552000

Career Area :

Libraries

Posting Open Date:

06/11/2025

Application Deadline:

06/25/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Reference and Business Law Librarian

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20069913

Vacancy ID:

NF0009089

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$66,150-$93,600

Proposed Start Date:

08/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Kathrine R. Everett Law Library supports the education of Carolina Law students, acts as a research partner with faculty and students, and serves the legal information needs of University students and faculty, the legal community, and the residents of North Carolina. To that end, the Law Library’s mission is:
1. To research, develop and implement innovative services, instruction and creative uses of technology to access, manage and communicate knowledge;
2. To collect, organize and preserve legal resources, and provide access to information to enhance and support legal and law related research and scholarship;
3. To teach formal courses in law, legal research and law related subjects in the Law School and the University;
4. To maintain a physical environment conducive to study, research and scholarship; and
5. To foster research, scholarship, education, and leadership in law librarianship, legal research, law, and information and library science.

Position Summary:

The Kathrine R. Everett Law Library seeks excellent entry level and lateral applicants for the position of Reference and Business Law Librarian.

The Reference and Business Law Librarian will develop and maintain specialized knowledge in the areas of business law, securities and financial regulation, antitrust, bankruptcy, entrepreneurship, non-profits, and taxation. The librarian will participate in the faculty liaison program by serving as the primary liaison to the business, corporate, banking, and tax law faculty, fostering strong relationships to support their research and instructional needs. The librarian will participate in the faculty research program by conducting complex legal research projects. They will also liaise with the North Carolina Banking Institute Journal and the Institute for Innovation clinics, including Startup NC Law Conic, Community Development Law Clinic, and Intellectual Property Clinic to support student experiential learning. The librarian will create and maintain library research guides, instructional materials, and other resources that enhance access to legal information in the areas of business, and tax law. The librarian is expected to stay current on research trends, resources, tools, and databases specific to researching in the areas of business, and tax law.

The Reference and Business Law Librarian is responsible for providing general reference services and staffing the reference desk as scheduled (including some evening and weekend hours). The librarian also conducts in-office research appointments with students and participates in planning, scheduling, teaching, and evaluating educational programs. These teaching opportunities may include law school classes, guest lectures in seminar classes, library programming for students, and library tours for faculty, staff, students and other library users. The librarian will participate in law library teaching workshops focusing on pedagogy and excellence in teaching and law library scholarship workshops. The librarian will be active in law and library professional organizations and will contribute to the advancement of law or library practice through scholarship.

This appointment is governed by the Law Librarian Ranking Plan, which provides terms for multi-year contracts, reappointments, and promotions. The Reference and Business Law Librarian reports to the Assistant Director for Public Services of the law library. The Kathrine R. Everett Law Library provides the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

The Director may nominate the successful candidate for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law appointment and for teaching for-credit courses in the law school upon meeting the requirements for such appointment as set forth in with the UNC Law Faculty Handbook. Overloads are compensated via stipends.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires the Masters in Library Science (MLS) degree (or foreign degree equivalent). In specialized libraries, may substitute an advanced degree in the field of specialization (e.g., legal degree for a law library, or a history degree for a special historical collection within the library setting).

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from A.L.A. accredited library or information school and Juris Doctor from A.B.A. accredited law school required. All required degrees must be conferred by accredited institution prior to the employee’s start date.
Knowledge of legal materials and current research methods; organizational and project management skills and ability to work as part of a team; ability to interact positively with students, faculty, staff and the public; strong service orientation; strong legal analytical skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated teaching ability; demonstrated interest in scholarship, publication, legal education, and the development of law

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Expertise or interest in developing expertise in the areas of business law, securities and financial regulation, antitrust, bankruptcy, entrepreneurship, and taxation
Demonstrated interest or ability to work with emerging technologies.
Experience with conducting in-depth legal research projects.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.