Technology Services and Acquisitions Librarian - Circuit Library of the D.C. Circuit
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. 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 |