Job Details

Law Library Director

Position Number: 6930924
Location: New Castle, DE
Position Type: Libraries

Law Library Director

Wilmington University

POSITION: (FT) – Law Library Director (Associate Dean appointment may be considered based on qualifications)

Effective July 1, 2026: Law Library Director - Wilmington University School of Law.

Summary: The Wilmington University School of Law invites applications for Law Library Director, a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and operations of the Law Library. Reporting to the Dean, the Director plays a key role in supporting the law school's academic mission and serves as a member of the senior leadership team.

The Director leads long-and short-range planning for the Law Library; ensures compliance with ABA and AALL standards; and provides high-quality research, instructional, and information services to faculty and students in a student-centered, practice-focused environment.

Appointment at the Associate Dean level may be considered based on experience and qualifications.

About Wilmington University School of Law: The Wilmington University School of Law seeks to provide access to affordable legal education within a student-centered culture. The law school's goals: (1) hiring faculty chosen for their extensive experience, commitment to excellence in teaching, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of their students; (2) enrolling students who reflect the diverse communities they will serve in Delaware and the national legal community; (3) offering course schedules and curricula that have been crafted to maximize the benefit for students who may be balancing professional and personal commitments in addition to their legal studies; (4) providing an educational program focused on excellence in developing practice-related competencies, through a curriculum mapped to those competencies and using best instructional practices; (5) bridging the gap between theory and practice through in externships that provide hands-on opportunities to help practicing attorneys solve real challenges; and (6) creating opportunity for our students by keeping tuition and debt low and producing graduates with high value and ability in multiple segments of the market for legal services.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent
Admission to the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a law library or comparable academic/legal information setting.
Knowledge of ABA accreditation standards and law library best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the Law School's educational program.
Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring for the professional formation of students.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Provides strategic leadership and overall administration of the Law Library and serves as a critical member of the law school leadership team.
Lead and supervise library personnel, including recruitment and performance management.
Engages in strategic planning, resource development, and assessment of the law library operation; collaborates with the Office of Technology Resources and Support to develop strategy for technology infrastructure and digital initiatives.
Actively collaborates with the Wilmington University Library to develop library resources.
Oversees collection development efforts and policies.
Participates in national professional organizations to remain current on trends and resources and to ensure library compliance with ABA and AALL standards.
Coordinates and provides expert research support and assistance for law faculty and law students.
Develops and administers the law library's budget.
Evaluates and negotiates with vendors and providers to leverage and maximize budget resources.
Commitment to the goals and mission of the Wilmington University School of Law.
Support law school initiatives by teaching and assisting students with legal writing, academic success, and bar preparation as needed.
Promote and foster a supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Perform other duties which may be assigned by the Dean of the School of Law.

Hours of Employment: Working hours in the law library may set a flexible 40-hour schedule based on coverage in the department to support Day and Evening programs, attendance at senior leadership meetings, and to assist during orientation and exam administration. Occasional weekends as needed for special events. Required to attend all University Graduation ceremonies and Professional Development Day events.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Wilmington University School of Law offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement (403b), life and disability insurance, dependent care assistance, and education benefits.

Application Process: Initial review of applications will begin on February 17 and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=WILMU&cws=51&rid=1678