David Walker

David Walker is an Associate Professor and Director of the Schaffer Law Library at Albany Law School. He holds dual credentials in law (J.D.) and library science (M.L.I.S.).

• Albany Law School (Director, Schaffer Law Library)
• Charleston School of Law (Librarian, Legal Research Professor)
• Lincoln Memorial University–Duncan School of Law (Director, Lawyering Skills and Academic Success programs)

Education:

• B.A. - Hofstra University
• M.L.I.S. - Rutgers University
• J.D. - Rutgers Law School, Camden, NJ

Research Interests: Walker focuses on legal authority frameworks in American jurisprudence, analytical methodologies in legal research, and digital preservation challenges for legal information systems. His work bridges traditional legal scholarship with modern information science principles.

Professional Contributions: Currently serving as Vice President of NELLCO Law Library Consortium, Inc., he has held multiple leadership roles across three law schools over a decade. His 2013 publication on library-academic integration reflects his ongoing commitment to enhancing legal education infrastructure.