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Department Law Library - 552000 Career Area Libraries Application Deadline 06/01/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (EHRA NF) Position Title Reference Librarian Position Number 20076593 Vacancy ID N000862 Full-time/Part-time FTE 1 Hours Per Week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Proposed Start Date 06/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 11 months
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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:
To research, develop and implement innovative services, instruction and creative uses of technology to access, manage and communicate knowledge;
To collect, organize and preserve legal resources, and provide access to information to enhance and support legal and law related research and scholarship;
To teach formal courses in law, legal research and law related subjects in the Law School and the University;
To maintain a physical environment conducive to study, research and scholarship; and
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 invites applications for the temporary position of Reference Librarian.
The Reference Librarian is responsible for providing general reference services and staffing the reference and circulation desks as scheduled. The librarian assists students, faculty, and other library users with research requests and provides support for faculty research requests under the direction of supervising librarians. The Reference Librarian may conduct in-office research appointments with students and will assist in the delivery of instructional services, including supporting the planning, scheduling, and teaching of research classes, library tours, and other educational programs. The Reference Librarian will assist with the preparation and maintenance of library guides, handouts, and other research tools, including updating existing materials. The Reference Librarian may also complete other designated short-term assignments or projects as needed to support ongoing library operations.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Knowledge of legal materials and current research methods; organizational and project management skills and the 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.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated experience in academic law libraries; demonstrated teaching experience.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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