Reference Librarian, United States Courts Libraries for the First Circuit, Boston, MA
Posted February 24, 2021
Description:
The Reference Librarian reports directly to the Circuit Librarian and is a member of the Circuit Library’s team of librarians and support staff serving all judges and judiciary staff in the First Circuit. The Reference Librarian manages and maintains the Satellite Library in Providence, RI, providing all library services, information, and materials required by the federal circuit, district, magistrate, and bankruptcy judges within the District of Rhode Island, as well as all court staff, Probation and Pretrial Services Officers, members of the bar, and the general public. Representative duties include, but are not limited to:
- Performing legal and non-legal research and reference services, using print and electronic sources, for judges, chambers staff, members of the Bar, and the general public.
- Providing education and training to chambers and court staff on Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and other online legal research services.
- Acting as a consultant to the Circuit Librarian in the formulation, assessment, and implementation of office policies, practices, and procedures.
- Establishing and adjusting priorities, schedules, and deadlines for the completion of work assignments.
- Establishing and maintaining chambers libraries.
- Travel within the First Circuit will be required. The successful candidate must have a car and a valid driver’s license. Business travel costs will be reimbursed at applicable federal government rates.
How to Apply:
The original job posting with full description can be found here. Submit the following documents: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) a signed and completed AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (version dated 2/20) to:
George Taoultsides
Circuit Librarian
First Circuit Library
John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9400
Boston, MA 02210
Complete applications will also be accepted via email, in pdf format only, to: [email protected]. Job posting closes March 7.