Reference Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Campbell University Law Library in Raleigh, NC seeks a full-time Reference Librarian to provide research assistance to faculty, students, and users, and participate in the Faculty Liaison program. The Reference Librarian will help create, promote, and facilitate a technology-rich learning environment and contribute to instructional programs.

The role involves delivering legal research instruction, supporting scholarship, and developing research guides while contributing to collection development

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Three to five years of library reference experience in an academic law library.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent legal research and reference skills with demonstrated expertise in print and electronic resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal research instruction to law students through guest lectures, library-sponsored research workshops, and online learning resources.
• Provide research and reference support to the Campbell Law School community.
• Serve as liaison to assigned faculty members providing support for scholarship and teaching.
• Contribute to the development of new library services and programs that improve the library’s physical and virtual presence.
• Identify and evaluate new resources through participation in the collection development process.
• Serve on library, law school, and other professional committees.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including FERPA and information security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Reference services

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Reference Librarian

Campbell University School of Law Library

Position Summary:

Campbell University Law Library seeks an accomplished, service-oriented law librarian to join its team as a full-time Reference Librarian. This position provides research assistance to faculty, students, and other users of the library and serves as a member of the Faculty Liaison program. Under the supervision of the Law Library Director, the Reference Librarian is primarily responsible for creating, promoting, and facilitating the use of the library as a technology-rich learning environment. In addition to participating in library instructional programs, the Reference Librarian participates in collection development, conducts individual research consultations, and develops and authors research guides.

Review of applications will begin on or about October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver legal research instruction to law students through guest lectures, library-sponsored research workshops, and online learning resources.
• Provide research and reference support to the Campbell Law School community.
• Serve as liaison to assigned faculty members providing support for scholarship and teaching.
• Contribute to the development of new library services and programs that improve the library’s physical and virtual presence.
• Identify and evaluate new resources through participation in the collection development process.
• Serve on library, law school, and other professional committees.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal mandates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Three to five years of library reference experience in an academic law library.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent legal research and reference skills with demonstrated expertise in both print and electronic resources.

Benefits:

• Benefits include health, disability, and retirement plans.

About Campbell Law:

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina – one of the nation’s fastest growing and most dynamic cities – Campbell Law focuses on developing practice-ready lawyers who lead with purpose and professional excellence.

Campbell University Is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Campbell University Inc. Is committed to building a diverse faculty, staff and administration. EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/ Protected Veterans. Campbell University complies with all Federal and State employment laws.

Please Note: All positions at Campbell University require honesty, integrity and an understanding of the Mission Statement of Campbell University.