Law Librarian

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Miami, FL. Summary: The Circuit Library of the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is accepting applications for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. The duty station will be the Federal Courts Library, Miami FL. The incumbent will also serve as the branch librarian for the Federal Courts Library, James Lawrence King Building, in Miami. The Electronic Resources Librarian will report to the Circuit Librarian or Deputy Circuit Librarian. This is a new position created to take the lead in assessing, coordinating, developing and deploying electronic products, services, and digital collections which will add to the information base of the Eleventh Circuit court libraries in Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Additional duties include managing the court library in the James Lawrence King Building, Miami, Florida. Duties: Develop, coordinate, maintain, and deploy electronic services and digital collections for research and reference. Manage technical issues associated with electronic resources and coordinate efforts with the acquisitions and reference librarians. Coordinate the promotion of electronic resources and the continued development of current awareness services. Responsible for electronic resources training and the development of supporting materials for library staff and other users. Provide back up support for the administration of the library’s internal website and electronic newsletter. Manage one of two branch libraries located in Miami, provide print and electronic resources for judges and their staffs and other court personnel located primarily in the James Lawrence King Building, Miami. Travel within the Southern District of Florida and Eleventh Circuit as needed. Qualifications: M.L.S. degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school, two years of library experience including at least one year equivalent to work at CL 25 level. Ability to travel as needed. Applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible to work for the federal government. Preferred qualifications and skills: Knowledge of computer processes and self motivated to implement electronic resources program. Demonstrated ability to work with online resources. Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, HeinOnline, ILS. Working knowledge of print and non-print, legal and non-legal resources. Basic internet web page development skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher. Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary. Many of user interactions are with remote users. Experience in website design, graphic design, web based delivery of information. Experience in library systems with multiple locations. Skill in creating newsletters and other outreach materials in print and electronic formats. Must be able to handle multiple priorities and work independently; accuracy and attention to detail and confidentiality required. Ability to handle occasional moderate to heavy physical activity involving lifting and shifting heavy volumes and ability to reach high shelving by standing on a step stool. Specialized experience: Progressively responsible experience that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of library management in general and electronic resource programs in particular. Although law library experience is preferable, other library experience is acceptable. Salary: $45,857- $68,164 (full potential - $89,362). (2009)

LAW LIBRARY CLERK: New York Unified Court System. Summary: Law Library Clerks perform a variety of clerical duties in a law library which may also include the lead responsibility of a library with limited scope or subject specialization that serves five (5) or more full-time(or the equivalent) judges, law clerks, and court attorneys. Law Library Clerks also perform other related duties. Duties: Provides answers to questions regarding the location of books, periodicals, and other material in the library collection or directs library users and other library staff to the location of needed reference sources outside the law library. Reads and interprets publishers` instructions or other available information to determine how t accurately file supplements to books, looseleafs, and other materials. Conducts a bibliographic search for legal information and locates cases by retrieving correct reference source and identifying location of case in question. Annotates existing records by finding appropriate record and recording information in correct location. Shelves/files or retrieves books, looseleaf supplements, microfiche, and other materials that are organized using complex alphabetical, numerical, chronological, or subject codes. Performs simple mathematical calculations and extracts numerical information from written materials or computer files and prepares vouchers. Records expenditures/payments in the appropriate location in a ledger (either on paper or using the computer) using basic principles of bookkeeping. Prepares correspondence to order library materials or to answer routine inquiries. Instructs library patrons in how to use legal reference sources and machines (e.g., how to use microfiche reader/printer). Trains and supervises subordinate staff, makes work assignments, and evaluates performance. Prepares cards for the card catalogue by typing, writing or word processing appropriate, standard information in correct format onto cards or obtains card from computerized cataloging service. Types pocket cards, book tabs address labels, and other materials. Maintains lists (e.g., unpaid vouchers, overdue books, new holdings, interlibrary loan requests) by making additions and deletions and by checking the accuracy of information. Opens, date stamps, logs, and sorts incoming mail to prioritize mail according to importance, timeliness, or other criteria relevant to library operations. Checks material in and out of library by recording relevant information on appropriate records. May operate electronic data processing equipment to utilize word processing, fiscal, or other programs in order to answer inquiries, prepare reports, draft budgets, maintain fiscal records, and other documents. Qualifications: High school diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of clerical experience in a library.

PRINCIPAL LAW LIBRARIAN: New York Unified Court System. Summary: Under general supervision, Principal Law Librarians are responsible for providing professional library service and assisting the Chief Law Librarian in the formulation and implementation of statewide legal research collection policies and directly participating in statewide library planning. They evaluate existing library systems and services for sufficiency in meeting the needs of the users of the collection, and set standards for the currency, relevance and completeness of these systems and services. They serve as a resource for new developments in the law library profession, resolve complex questions related to the application of library classification and cataloging systems, and coordinate resource sharing among several collections. Principal Law Librarians, in concert with the local administrative office, are responsible for budget preparation, resource allocation, and other administrative duties. Principal Law Librarians supervise Senior Law Librarians, Law Librarians and clerical personnel, and may perform legal research and other related duties. Principal Law Librarians generally have direct responsibility for a legal research collection that is extensive and specialized. Such collections are the largest in the Unified Court System and have access to several automated legal research and library systems, and regularly serve a very large number of judges. In addition, Principal Law Librarians may be responsible for several chambers collections and overseeing the operations of several geographically separate collections (other than those in individual chambers). Duties: Assists Chief Law Librarian in developing and implementing statewide legal research collection policies and procedures. Prepares analyses of effectiveness of library operations and implements changes. Oversees the preparation of budgets; monitors and revises resource allocations to comply with fiscal conditions. Consults with judges, court personnel, and others to identify research alternatives for complex issues and provides information about available legal resources. Trains and supervises subordinate staff, makes work assignments, monitors progress, and evaluates staff performance. Reviews and evaluates legal research materials of all formats to determine items to be added or withdrawn from the collections. Formulates collection development policies suited for the library or collection, monitors effectiveness and initiates revisions as appropriate. Prepares statistical and other administrative reports. May independently perform complex legal research. Qualifications: One year of permanent, competitive class service in the Senior Law Librarian title or three (3) years of permanent, competitive class service in the Law Librarian title; Master`s degree from an accredited school of library science and five (5) years of work experience in a law library or a library specializing in the social sciences, e.g., political science, economics, business, criminal justice, sociology, one (1) year of which must be in an administrative position; or Law Degree from an accredited law school and five (5) years of work experience in a law library or library specializing in social sciences; e.g. political science, economics, business, criminal justice, sociology, one (1) year of which must be in an administrative position.

LAW LIBRARIAN V: Supreme Court, Carson City, Nevada. Duties: Under the general direction of the Law Librarian, this position is responsible for and supervises the technical services and government documents sections of the law library; plans, organizes and directs the work of these sections; coordinates the work of these sections with other sections of the law library, for example cataloging; assists the Law Librarian in the formulation of policies and procedures for new and existing programs; performs research with analysis in response to Supreme Court staff requests; develops public programming. This position also will perform other duties typical of a Librarian, such as: collection development (for depository collection); oversee automation of materials control and check-in; perform reference interviews; assist users in performing legal research; process interlibrary loan requests; establish and maintain circulation procedures; manage special library services, the state legal materials exchange program, and the Depository Library Program; work with vendors to correct and resolve all ordering, claiming, and billing problems. Qualifications: : A Master’s degree of Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Five years of professional level library work including a minimum of two years of supervisory work including administrative responsibility; OR Graduation from a four year college or university. Six years of professional level library work, including at least six years in a law library, and minimum of two years of supervisory work, including administrative responsibility. A JD from an accredited law school can be substituted for years of experience. (Note: Although a Master’s degree of Library Science is the standard professional qualification for a librarian, many incumbents of librarian positions in law libraries have grown into their positions based on their special expertise in the field of law. Law Librarian position classifications permit extensive law library experience to be considered in lieu of the master’s degree) Salary: $52,116 - $78,028 DOE (2008)

LAW LIBRARIAN: New York Unified Court System. Summary: Under supervision of a Principal Law Librarian, Senior Law Librarian or other supervisory court personnel, Law Librarians are responsible for providing professional library service, including legal research assistance, original cataloging, assistance with acquisitions, library management in some libraries, clerical supervision, and collection-related responsibilities. Law Librarians provide information about the legal research collection, maintain the collection according to standard library guidelines, perform bibliographic searches, implement resource sharing and may provide professional-level direction and assistance to library personnel. Law Librarians operate a variety of library and research automation systems, participate in electronic reference and technical consortiums. Law Librarians assist higher-level law librarians in managing large diverse legal research collections in the Unified Court System, or have primary responsibility for operation of a small, less complex legal research collection that serves a small number of judges. In addition to responsibility for a main body of legal research material, Law Librarians may have responsibility for other collections, including those in individual chambers, in one or more separate geographic allocations and perform other related library and administrative duties. Duties: Consults with judges, legal staff, court personnel, and others to identify research alternatives using all available formats, including print, microform and electronic sources. Provides legal reference services in a multitude of medium including, in person, by telephone, and electronically. Prepares informational and instructional documentation to support all types of research. Reviews and evaluates legal research materials to identify items to be added to or withdrawn from collections. Designs and implements systematic evaluations of law library and chambers collections in regard to retention, arrangement or condition. Manages or assists in managing the system for maintaining control of the collection. Classifies new items in the collection according to library classification schedule and established guidelines. Operates acquisitions system, including bibliographic searching, order preparation, receipt, payment and reporting. Prepares reports and monitors expenditures from library budget and provides information for budget compilation. Trains and supervises subordinate staff, makes work assignments, monitors progress, and evaluates staff performance. Conducts tours of the library for groups of visitors and library orientation programs for new court personnel. May conduct independent legal research and participate in special projects. Qualifications: Master`s degree in Library Science or Library Information Sciences from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional work experience using library automation, providing legal reference services or involving library administration. This experience must have been in a law library or library information center with a significant legal collection. OR Law Degree from an accredited law school and one (1) year of professional work experience using library automation, providing legal reference services or involving library administration. This experience must have been in a law library or library information center with a significant legal collection.

JUDICIARY COORDINATOR 1: Monmouth Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking a dynamic self starter to work under the direction of the Operations Division Manager and other supervisory personnel. Duties: The Judiciary Coordinator 1 will be responsible for acquiring books, periodicals and other materials for the law library and Judges’ chambers libraries within budget constraints and based on established policy. Specific duties will include coordinating purchasing requirements including submission of bills for processing; updating the law library collection; coordinating the content of law library collections, law library policies and procedures vicinage-wide; maintaining an up-to-date inventory of current law library holdings; researching improvements to the law library; keeping detailed records of law library expenditures; assisting law library customers, including pros e litigants; recommending projections of library spending for the preparation of budgets and spending plans; maintaining and re-shelving books and publications in the law library; functioning as the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator; provide administrative support for the Interpreting services and Volunteer/CDR Units; and performing other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in the area of Administrative Operations: purchasing, finance, facilities management, investigation or library administration. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis. Experience in library administration or legal research and/or a degree in Library science from an accredited university would be helpful. Knowledge of automated systems such as Word and Excel is also helpful. Salary: $43,623.80-$70,755.44. (2008)

LIBRARIAN 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Summary: Under the direction of the Operations Division Manager and other supervisory personnel, is responsible for determining and coordinating the requirements and acquiring books, periodicals and other materials for the law library and judges’ chambers libraries within budget constraints and based on established policy. Duties: Specific duties will include coordinating purchasing requirements including submission of bills for processing; updating the library collection; coordinating the content of law library collections and library policies and procedures vicinage-wide; maintaining an up-to-date inventory of current library holdings; researching and implementing improvements to the library; keeping detailed records of library expenditures; assisting library customers, including pro se litigants in accessing legal materials; making projections of library spending for the preparation of budgets and spending plans; preparing technical and financial review and evaluation reports as required; maintaining and re-shelving books and publications in the law library and performing other related duties as assigned. Although this position will be based in the Somerset County Courthouse (Somerville, NJ), it will require travel to the Hunterdon County Courthouse (Flemington, NJ) and the Warren County Courthouse (Belvidere, NJ). Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in the area of Administrative Operations: purchasing, finance, facilities management, investigation or library administration. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Extensive knowledge in library administration, legal research and/or a degree in Library Science would be helpful. Knowledge of automated systems such as Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel is also helpful. Salary: $41,684.28 - $67,609.64. (2007)

LIBRARIAN/ANALYST: The National Center for State Courts, Williamsburg, VA. Summary: The National Center for State Courts, a private non-profit court improvement organization is seeking applicants to fill a librarian/analyst position. Duties: This position is responsible for coordinating library operations including acquisitions, serials, cataloging, circulation/ILL, systems administration, library education and training for a specialized library on court administration. Additionally, this position will serve as an information analyst responding to information requests on topics related to court and judicial administration. Qualifications: Applicants are required to have a Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution and at minimum of three years’ experience. Experience in a law library or a legal environment is preferred. Considerable knowledge of on-line library systems OCLC, AACR2, LC Classification and LCSH is required. Ability to research and comprehend issues/concepts is required. Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally is required. Salary: $46,286-$49,000. (2007)

COURT RECORDS MANAGER AND ARCHIVIST: Summary: This employee is responsible for appraisal, identification and preservation of records in the Judiciary that have historic value and for the organization and treatment and access systems for inactive Judicial records. The employee will be responsible for the full panoply of archival functions in the Judiciary and developing and delivering training to assure Judiciary wide appropriate management, storage and access systems for archival records. The Court Records Manager and Archivist supervises preservation staff and works closely with court and records personnel in vaults and in the Judiciary Secondary Records Storage Center. This employee is responsible for automated and manual systems. Preservation initiatives from records treatment to correct access will be under the purview of this individual. The Records Manager/Archivist is responsible for developing, updating and implementing a Disaster Recovery Plan for all Judiciary records and for training appropriate team members to assure rapid, effective response in regard to court records affected by unforeseeable events. This employee will be responsible for developing a program to enhance public awareness and access to historic information available in the Judiciary. Duties: Work closely with Judicial personnel to foster an understanding of the proper way to handle and process archival records. Improve awareness of the importance of preserving and maintaining Judiciary records in the Judiciary Archives. Assure timely access of information from historic records for current matters in the courts. Work closely with scholars and researchers to improve understanding of the special requirements accompanying Judicial records and to foster appropriate access to information. Develop and update a complete Disaster Recovery Plan for the Judiciary with provision for the special circumstances in courts in and outside Port of Spain. Ensure security and preservation of historic court records by working closely with the Registrar and court records personnel. Supervise and train court records preservation personnel. Qualifications: Masters Degree in Archives or Library and Information Sciences or Masters in Business Administration, Judicial Administration or equivalent degree. A minimum of three (3) years experience in an environment that includes supervisory experience. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with experience in court or legal environments. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Ability to work with all levels of staff and public with tact and diplomacy and to establish and maintain good working relationships with all court personnel, the legal profession and the public. Strong ability to perceive and analyze problems, plan and develop alternatives and effect innovative solutions. Ability to manage diverse personnel in a variety of situations in a consistent manner. Strong knowledge of archival and records management core principals and practices. Strong IT skills and abilities especially in relation to library and archival systems. Detailed knowledge of legal records and court operations. (2006)

LAW LIBRARY DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR OF SELF-HELP CENTER: Trial Courts of Arizona in Maricopa County, AZ. Summary: Oversees all aspects of the Law Library, Self-Service and Family Violence Prevention Centers administration. Duties: Procurement, facilities planning, personnel management, technology matters, problem-solving, and assisting in long-range planning. Reviews, develops and oversees the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures. Prepares and controls the Law Library budget and ongoing expenditures. Compiles data and prepares written reports. Advises Court Administration on technology issues including access to legal information, collection development, and other departmental services. Prepares evaluations and performs supervisory functions for library supervisors and Self-Service Center supervisor. Performs legal research as needed by Court Administration. Represents the Law Library and Self Service Center at departmental meetings. Qualifications: A degree in law from an ABA approved law school or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science plus five years of related experience. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science from an ALA approved university may substitute for two years of the required experience. Salary $57,012 - $81,494. (2006)

LAW LIBRARIAN: Howard County, Maryland. Summary: We are seeking an individual who is extremely well-versed in online research/resources. While our physical volumes are quite limited, we are expanding our online capabilities and looking for the correct person to lead these projects. We are also interested in greater outreach to our public, including self-represented litigants and students. The Court has a small, innovative staff and values participation in projects that cross strict subject lines. We are looking for an individual who is interested in participating in a variety of initiatives while serving as the law librarian. The law librarian reports to the court administrator. Priorities, including budget and space, will be established through collaboration with the County Administrative Judge and the court administrator. Duties: In addition to the traditional law librarian responsibilities, this position will serve as the first line information officer and duties will include addressing general information questions, via phone and email, addressed to the Court. Since our web presence is just under development, the librarian will be very much involved in helping structure the information available on the website. Due to the importance of computer skills to this position, the incumbent will also serve as the onsite technical specialist for the Court. Furthermore, the incumbent will work with the court administrator on issues of privacy and security of court records and court information. The following qualifications are desired: (1) Experience in administering all aspects of a small law library, including acquisitions, reference, security of materials, chambers collections, procurement and basic budgeting responsibilities; (2) Experience and expertise in online information gathering and legal research. Experience with both LexisNexis and Westlaw is preferred; (3) Understanding of information system technology and the ability to perform basic trouble-shooting for library hardware and software; (4) Knowledge of the most important references needed for a meaningful legal collection; (5) Dedication to service. Qualifications: MLS required, but significant legal research or library experience may be substituted. Salary: Range of $43,000 to $57,000 depending upon education and relevant experience. (2006)

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LAW LIBRARY ASSISTANT: Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County, Law Library, Kingman, AZ. Duties: Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of clerical support and customer service to patrons of the Mohave County law library. Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED and one year clerical, office and/or library experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $11.40 per hour. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Operations Division Manager), assists customers in the law library and directs to appropriate resources; coordinates use/maintenance of vicinage vehicle fleet; duplicates copies of court proceedings for litigants and judges; coordinates storage and retrieval of court records; assists in maintaining law library; coordinates session calendar; generates reports of statistical nature and coordinates complimentary dispute resolution program. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of experience in the coordination of calendars and scheduling of events. A minimum of two years experience in the area of customer services and administration of policies and procedures. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,025.61 - $59,021.95. (2006)

ON-CALL LAW LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT: Lee County Justice Center, AOC Law Library, Ft. Myers, FL. Duties: This is a professional Law Librarian Assistant position responsible for assisting with the operations of the law library to include circulation, reference, or serve as a reference, document, or catalog librarian. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Law Library Board of Trustees, Law Librarian, and the Chief Deputy Court Administrator who review work through conferences, personal observation of performance, inspection of work and feedback from various departments and the public. The core responsibilities are: (1) Administration (2) Procedural (3) Train. Qualifications: Knowledge of Westlaw; principles, practices, procedures and techniques of library science; sources and procedures used in reference and the legal field. A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university. Two years of experience in law library work involving the application of specialized library science techniques preferred. Related experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis. Salary: $14.42 per hour. (2006)

COURT SELF HELP CENTER CLERK: Lancaster County Law Library, Lancaster, PA. Summary: This is a specialized clerical position overseeing the daily operation of the Court Self Help Center. Duties: Answer questions and educate potential self -represented litigants about materials and resources available in the center; distribute appropriate brochures and information packets; collect money for sale of packets. Handle daily correspondence by mail and e-mail; prepare information and referrals as appropriate. Provide information about Lawyer Referral Service and other available legal services, mediation services and appropriate community resources and services. Document use of Center, including keeping statistics on number of packets sold and number of referrals made. Maintain stock of printed materials. Reconcile cash register after each shift; deposit cash and checks daily. Lock office and turn off equipment after each shift. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications: Education equivalent to completion of high school; one year of clerical experience in an administrative, governmental, judicial or law related setting, OR any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited above. Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people. Ability to handle and manage money accurately. Ability to work independently. Ability to answer phone, make recommendations, and follow up with information as necessary. Ability to effectively use a computer. Core Competencies: Communication: Personal responsibility to give and receive information and feedback in order to provide a more complete result. Interpersonal: The ability to demonstrate respect for and awareness of others, good judgment in responding to conflict, and flexibility to adapt to changes in one’s work environment. Accountability: The ability to contribute one’s very best to the County with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence. Customer Focus: The ability to understand and anticipate customer wants and resolve customer needs. (2006)

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