Reference/Subject Specialty Law Librarian (2 positions) - Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School
Intellectual Property & Technology Law Librarian
Business & Finance Law Librarian
The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for two Reference/Subject Specialty Law Librarian positions to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As members of the Law Library's dynamic, collaborative Public Services team, the librarians in these positions provide both general and subject specialty reference assistance to GW Law faculty, students, staff, and others. The positions:
- Subject specialist in the fields of law relevant to the GW Center for Law and Technology programs, including intellectual property, privacy, data security, and technology law.
- Subject specialist in the fields of law relevant to the Business & Finance Law program, including corporate law, securities and financial regulation, accounting, antitrust, bankruptcy and reorganization, entrepreneurship, and taxation.
We welcome all - from students near to completing degree requirements to experienced librarians - to consider applying. The full position descriptions are posted at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/109914.
Applicants must have a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment, and a JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment.
To apply, please complete an online application, available at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/109914, to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin May 27, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
Acquisitions Librarian - Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School
The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As a member of the library’s collaborative Resource Management Services team, the individual in this position oversees matters relating to the library’s acquisitions operation in support of the study and research needs of the GW Law community. The full position description is posted at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110287. Applicants must have a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution, a minimum of two years of post-graduate degree experience in libraries, and knowledge of the U.S and foreign publishing industries. To apply, please complete an online application, available at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110287, to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin May 27, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
Part-Time Law Library Associate - Anne Arundel County Public Law Library
Location: Anne Arundel County Public Law Library, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, in Annapolis, Maryland. (Annapolis is the capital of Maryland and is a beautiful, historic city located on the water.)
Hourly Rate: $22.85/hour
We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented MLIS/MLS student to join our busy law library in the Anne Arundel County Public Law Library, a department of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court. As a part-time Law Library Associate, you will work closely with the court’s Family Court Help Center, providing essential support to patrons seeking legal information and resources. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of librarianship while assisting the public and legal professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Reference Services: Assist patrons in locating and effectively using legal resources, both print and digital.
- Collection Management: Organize and maintain the law library’s collection, ensuring easy access for users.
- Budget Oversight: Assist in managing the law library’s budget for resources, subscriptions, and acquisitions.
- Digital Services: Implement and manage digital library services, enhancing accessibility to electronic legal resources.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an MLIS/MLS program or equivalent.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Interest in law librarianship and legal research.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a law library setting.
- Collaborate with legal professionals and court staff.
- Develop skills in collection management and reference services.
APPLY HERE: https://circuitcourt.org/images/pdf/employment/Law-Library-Associate-2024.pdf
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Technology Services and Acquisitions Librarian - Circuit Library of the D.C. Circuit
- Position: Technology Services Librarian (Technology Services and Acquisitions Librarian)
- Employer: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- Announcement #: USCA-24-03
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Grade/Salary: CL-27 ($66,197-$107,614) to CL-28 ($79,339-$128,992). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opening Date: April 22, 2024 Closing Date: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, please submit documents by May 31, 2024.
Questions can be addressed to: Patricia Michalowskij, Circuit Librarian ([email protected]) 202-216-7396
Position Overview: The Circuit Library of the D.C. Circuit is comprised of one headquarters library located in Washington, D.C. The Technology Services and Acquisitions Librarian provides technical, operational, and customer service support in the equally weighted functions of legal resources procurement, information discovery, creation of digital repositories, evaluation and implementation of emerging technology products, and creation of both traditional and innovative interactive user services, for the purpose of maintaining a well-organized and accessible court library system in the circuit. The Circuit Library serves the judges, law clerks, and court units in the U.S. Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Representative Duties:
• Manages subscriptions and prepare orders for the purchase of materials, based on collection development decisions of the Circuit Librarian and federal procurement rules.
• Resolves acquisition issues, assists in the management of contracts, and coordinates with vendors.
• Monitors the library’s SirsiDynix Integrated Library System to ensure the integrity of the system’s data and the timely generation of accurate reports. When necessary, manages periodic system upgrades and troubleshoots occasional system errors.
• Adopts and maintains discovery systems.
• Improves user discoverability, staff usability, and intelligent collection development statistics.
• Builds interactive experiences through websites, mobile apps, branded email, and electronic and physical newsletters.
• Creates digital repositories.
• Creates and manages metadata for digital collections
• Maintains current awareness of new and emerging technology resources to support the research and procurement functions of the Circuit Library.
• Evaluates emerging technology and electronic products (including value of content, usability, and technical requirements) and makes recommendations to the Circuit Librarian.
• Assists the Circuit Librarian in the delivery of digital services to all library users and library staff. Advises on aspects of digital delivery needs, objectives, and capabilities.
• As assigned by Circuit Librarian, directs special digital projects, which includes addressing any unique issues related to digital products and services. In consultation with the Circuit Librarian, assists with the library’s intranet presence for the circuit.
• Provides advice on the development of judiciary-wide policies by serving on various working groups and/or focus groups.
• Assists the Circuit Librarian with designing and managing the library’s current awareness services.
• Assists with filing and maintenance of legal looseleaf resources.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by the Circuit Librarian.
Required Qualifications:
• CL-27: Applicants must have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible and successful law library experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at CL-27.
• CL-28: Applicants must have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible and successful law library experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at CL-28.
• A comprehensive understanding of library operations and systems, including OCLC and SirsiDynix ILS or a similar integrated library system.
• Experience in library technical services.
• Knowledge of current procurement principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of legal research resources and legal bibliography. Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and other digital resources.
• Knowledge of discovery products and other digital products relevant to the successful operation of a law library.
• Excellent analytical skill, oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a committed customer-service orientation.
• Effective training skills, utilizing both virtual programs and in-person training techniques.
• Experience working with web design and electronic publishing software.
• Ability to handle occasional lifting up to 15 pounds
Conditions of employment:
Applicants must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Employees of the federal courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are “at will” and may be terminated with or without good cause by the Court. All applicant information is subject to verification. The candidate selected for the position will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. Information about benefits is available at www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Application Process:
Submit by e-mail to the Circuit Librarian, a cover letter and a detailed resume. Email a single PDF attachment sent to [email protected] with the job announcement number in the subject line of the email. Because of the anticipated large volume of applications, only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted. Position is open until filled, but preference will be given to resumes received by May 31, 2024. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Link to apply: https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/intranet/home.nsf/Content/Vacancy+Announcement+-+Technology+Services+Librarian+USCA-24-03/$FILE/vacancyTechnologyServicesAquisitionsLibrarian-USCA-2024-03.pdf |
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