Job Details

Law Library Director

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center seeks an innovative and experienced leader to serve as its next Director of the Law Library. The Director will advance the mission of the Law Center by ensuring that the library dynamically supports the instructional, scholarly,and research needs of the faculty and students.

Reporting directly to the Dean, the Director holds responsibility for all facets of library management and operations, including budgeting, financial oversight, purchasing, hiring, supervision, personnel management, provision of library services and research instruction, collection development and maintenance, and physical plant operations. This role demands a team-oriented leader who can champion strategic planning and implementation while fostering a cooperative environment. The Director ensures that the collection and resources adequately support teaching, learning, research, and service while maintaining institutional compliance with ABA and AALS accreditation standards.

The Law Library collection consists of over 1.1 million volume and volume equivalents (including over 400,000 in print), featuring a premier collection in foreign and comparative law. Supported by an annual budget of approximately $1.8 million, the library is currently undergoing an extensive multi-million dollar renovation project and employs a dedicated team of 6 librarians and 1 professional staff member.

The Law Library coordinates and instructs Law Center's legal research curriculum, delivered via traditional and hybrid methods. The Director is a member of the full-time faculty and expected to teach courses in the legal research and writing curriculum, with the possibility of teaching additional doctrinal courses.

Applicants must possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution and demonstrate superior academic credentials, a commitment to outstanding teaching, and strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal leadership skills. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either a tenure-track or professional practice-track position; tenure-track candidates must demonstrate a record of or strong potential for sustained scholarly achievement.

Beyond the Law Center, the library serves the broader university, the bar, and the public as a Federal and State depository. While independent, the Law Library routinely collaborates and partners with the main LSU campus library on joint initiatives. The Director will also champion cooperative resource sharing and technology procurement through the statewide LOUIS consortium, reinforcing a highly team-oriented approach to library services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Library Administration (50%)
• Personnel Management (20%)
• Research Instruction, Coordination, and Scholarship (15%)
• Strategic Planning and Implementation (10%)
• Other Duties (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (foreign equivalents considered on a case-by-case basis) and a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution, superior academic credentials, a commitment to outstanding teaching, and strong administrative, communication, and leadership skills. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either a tenure-track or professional practice-track position. Tenure-track candidates must demonstrate a record of or strong potential for sustained scholarly achievement.

Special Instructions:

Please attach current CV/resume, 3 references, and official transcripts of both JD and MLS degrees. Questions may be directed to Bill Corbett, Chair of the Library Director Search Committee, at lawhrm@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Financial Management, Hiring, Leadership, Library Administration, Researching, Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

August 31, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 29, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.