Position: Manager of Library Services
Location: Kutak Rock LLP

Originally posted on LLSDC Job Listings.

Summary – The Manager of Library Services will oversee the operations and manage strategic initiatives for the National Library Services Department in support of Firm Practice Area business goals and initiatives. This position is in the DC office.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the research services function of the Library Services Department to provide strategic information support to the firm, including determining research priorities and investigating and recommending new resources and tools.
• Provides research consultation and analysis, research project strategy, and manages specialized topical, legislative, docket, and regulatory research and customized monitoring services.
• Manages the research resource use tracking software (Research Monitor) and generates and analyzes use reports as needed for evaluation and renewal of online resources.
• Manages the monitoring, selection, and dissemination of curated information and news to individual attorneys and defined interest groups based on subject interests, special requests, client needs, and for competitive intelligence.
• Supports Marketing by researching information in support of business development efforts.
• Manages firmwide Library vendor relations.
• Negotiates License Agreements for research resources, and manages their implementation and lifecycle.
• Establishes policies for the use of Library research resources and tools and for training.
• Manages Library Services Department orientation for new timekeepers.
• Manages the Washington Office and New York Office Library collection, and collection
• space.
• Approves Washington Office, New York Office, and firmwide Library renewals, cancellations, and invoices.
• Directs recruitment, hiring, and training of Library Services Department staff.
• Supervises the Reference Librarians and Library Assistant, including providing mentoring in research methods and skills and encouraging professional development
• Prepares and monitors the Library Services Department budget.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible library experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Extensive database search experience and relevant research expertise to manage a sophisticated law firm research library

For information about applying, please contact Cameron Gowan at Cameron.Gowan@KutakRock.com

Position: Library Services Manager
Location: Legal Placements Inc.

Originally posted on LLSDC Job Listings.

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking a National Manager of Library Services. This position will be based in the firm’s Washington, DC office and the client is offering a flexible schedule hybrid/remote work environment. Qualified applicants should have a minimum of five to eight progressive years of library experience, with strong preference for that experience to be focused on management. A Master’s Degree in Library Science is required and while prior law firm experience is preferred, we are open to candidates outside of the legal industry that possess strong leadership and time management skills. To inquire further about this opportunity and to learn more, please reach out to Miana Ford, Miana@legalplacements.com.

Position: Analyst in Economic Development Policy
Location: Library of Congress
Salary: $103,690 – $134,798

Full vacancy announcement available on USAJOBS.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Government and Finance Division (G&F) is seeking an Analyst in Economic Development Policy to serve the United States Congress by providing expertise on policy issues pertinent to economic development, transition, and recovery, including economic disruption and disaster resilience. Work may include design and evaluation of options for Congress to inform the debate on economic development policy and related issues.

Duties

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting applied analysis that blends a background in economic development policy with detailed knowledge of economic transition principles at all levels of government. This may include knowledge of economic development, transition, and recovery programs and policies within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), such as the Defense Production Act. Experience with economic development interventions for disruptions such as financial shocks, natural disasters, climate change, energy transitions, or other crises is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to draw from a multidisciplinary background to provide rigorous public policy analysis for some of the most complex issues for Congress. Strong policy research, writing, and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a collaborative team. Candidates with experience explaining complex public policies, programs, and economic principles in terms that resonate with audiences without their level of expertise are encouraged to apply.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

Analyst duties include:

Preparing a variety of objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive background reports, memoranda and other written materials on subjects or public policy issues of national significance that are within the employee’s area of professional knowledge.

Providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge.

Participating in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for congressional committees, Members and staff.

Participating in or leading team research projects and seminars.

Locating and providing information requested by Members and committees of Congress and their staff.

The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.

This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

The position description number for this position is 004748.

The incumbent of this position may elect to work a flexitime or compflex work schedule.

RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSON(S) SELECTED UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Position: Legislative Information Specialist
Location: Library of Congress
Salary: $60,129 – $78,167

Full vacancy announcement available on USAJOBS.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of Legislative Information Services, seeks a Legislative Information Specialist. This position is under the Legislative Analysis Services Section (LASS), which provides data enhancements to Congress.gov, the authoritative legislative database consulted widely by lawmakers, policymakers, academics, and members of the public who are seeking accurate, objective information on both new and amended federal legislation.

Duties

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for over a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and committees.

Legislative Information Specialist duties include:

Performs a variety of tasks, often on a rotational basis, related to both legislative information and congressional client information. The incumbent identifies points in the congressional proceedings where legislative action has occurred; evaluates the nature and technical meaning of legislative measures; monitors a variety of print and electronic quality control reports; identifies and diagnoses problems occurring in web-based legislative data; and assists in the development of special products and projects for the United States Congress and CRS. The incumbent also researches, identifies, enters, updates, organizes, and maintains data, and performs quality control rotational duties.

The selectee examines the Congressional Record and other complex legislative documents to determine the status and results of congressional proceedings (e.g., floor statements, hearings, votes, amendments, etc.). Identifies points in congressional proceedings where legislative action has occurred. Locates the full text of legislative measures and identifies the multiple stages within the legislative process. Verifies key elements (e.g., bill number, title, date of introduction, sponsor(s), co-sponsor(s), committee(s) of jurisdiction, etc.) of legislative measures.

Coordinates and consults with congressional staff, CRS colleagues, and Library of Congress staff to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and authenticity of legislative information and authority records. Assists in the identification and resolution of legislative data and administrative issues by working cooperatively with congressional staff and colleagues.

This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.

The position description number for this position is 235738.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

The incumbent of this position is eligible to work a flexitime or compflex work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSON(S) SELECTED UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.