Librarian, US Court of Appeals (NY)

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Vacancy Announcement




Reference# FY14-12
 
Position Title: Librarian
 
Location: U.S. Court of Appeals Library for the Second Circuit
40 Centre St. - Foley Square 
New York, New York 10007
 
Salary Range: CL-27 ($65, 377 - $85, 025) 
CL 28 ($62,667 - $101,901) 
(Depending on experience, current salary and qualifications)
 
Promotion Potential to CL28 for the successful candidate hired at CL27
Closing: Open Until Filled
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Position Overview: The U.S. Courts Library seeks a proactive Librarian with a team mind-set to support the mission of the law library. The successful candidate will become a member of a circuit-wide team of librarians who offer high quality research services to the federal judges, judiciary staff and other library users. 

Responsibilities include:
coordinates and conducts substantive reference and research services utilizing print and electronic resources in legal, business, and other disciplines; provides instructional support to individuals and various user groups; coordinates and performs regular outreach to the judiciary by developing and providing educational training programs and materials; performs administrative duties, as assigned. Maintains a positive customer service attitude at all times. Will travel periodically to different courts within the Second Circuit and other locations, as required. The position reports to Head of Research and Training
 
Requirements: MLS, MLIS, MIS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited school; JD preferred. Minimum three to five years experience providing legal reference, research, educational outreach, and promotion of library services in a law library setting; experience in web page design and maintenance. Demonstrated proficiency with standard legal and business print and online research services and basic PC office applications is required. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong interpersonal and project management skills, a strong service orientation, and the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience teaching the use of the internet and legal research online resources desirable. Background in OCLC and Sirsi Unicorn Integrated Library System a plus.
 
Submit cover letter and resume to:
 
United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
40 Foley Square, Room 1400
New York, NY 10007 
or e-mail to library_job_posting@ca2.uscourts.gov
Attn.: Human Resources, Reference # FY14-12
 
THE APPLICANT SELECTED FOR THE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK
APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Source: http://careers.aallnet.org/jobs/6245256/librarian