Position: Librarian (Law)
Location: Department of Justice, Offices, Boards, and Division
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $117,962-153,354

The Librarian (Law) position is responsible for providing in-depth, comprehensive legal and multidisciplinary research, collection maintenance and development, orientation and training in using Library resources and services, and has broad programmatic responsibilities for long-term projects that affect the overall effectiveness of the Department of Justice Libraries.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive legal and legislative reference services to customers.
• Solving complex problems that involve relationships among different library reference functions.
• Providing training and public awareness to customers regarding US Department of Justice legal and legislative library programs and services.
• Designing, configuring, implementing, and evaluating automated library systems to improve services.
• Creating and updating material for library websites, and ensures it adheres to all Department guidelines
• Advising and training experienced librarians in new and emerging library technologies, references, or related information.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Librarian (Law), (GS-1410-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to.

Position Requirements: All applicants applying for this position must meet the education requirement and specialized knowledge requirement listed below.

Basic Requirement (All Applicants): Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below.

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree;

OR

B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.Specialized Knowledge Requirements: All Applicants: Applicants must possess specialized knowledge of law, and their education and experience must have included or been supplemented by the requirements specified in one of the paragraphs below.

A. A full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university that meets all academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree that included at least 24 semester hours in law or law-related coursework,

OR

B. Completion of at least 24 semester hours of legal study in an accredited law school for positions primarily concerned with providing library services in law or legislative reference,

OR

C. Four years of pertinent experience of such nature and level to provide a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, terminology and expressions of law or a related subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the field of law; ability to acquire additional information about the field and related fields; and some knowledge of literature resources in the field. Such experience should be equivalent to that which would have been acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year curriculum in an accredited college or university with major study in appropriate subjects, or combination of subjects, as specified in (a) above; or legal training as specified in (b) above,

OR

D. Any time equivalent combination as described in (c) with education as described in (a) or (b) above.Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is defined as Providing technical and program support for electronic library information systems and services; Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and/or monitoring the operations of a law library; AND Recommending solutions to fill gaps and update library collections to improve service to customers.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/09/2024.

Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

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Position: Research Services Librarian
Location: George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation
Posted: SLA
Salary: $54,000-72,500

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. We enable research and teaching through access to the latest scholarship and rich archival resources, tailored support for researchers at all levels, guidance for faculty who want to explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom, and robust support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and preserving new knowledge. Having recently joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), GW is at an exciting moment in its history and trajectory, and GWLAI is a key partner in supporting the university’s research and scholarly advancements and promoting discoveries and innovations made by the research community.

GWLAI is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Research Services Librarianto join the Research and User Services (RUS) department. RUSis a highly collaborative unit where staff and librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. Research Services librarians do this by being active teaching partners with faculty to support research instruction in face-to-face and online learning environments. We teach workshops supporting a wide range of user needs including data management and sharing, coding and data analysis, citation management, and much more. In addition to workshops and instruction partnerships, we support the GW community through consultations and team-based collection development and maintenance. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and support open scholarly communication and publishing practices, including the adoption and creation of open educational resources. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own research, professional engagement, and service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sustain and expand intellectual partnerships with faculty and students across the university.
• Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses in partnership with faculty, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program.
• Create and contribute to programs and instruction that support student success, including information and data literacy and other skills for academic success.
• Support students, staff, and faculty via research consultations, library instruction, and workshops across disciplines.
• Participate in collaborative collection development, building relationships and supporting faculty and departments through active engagement.
• Contribute to one or more strategic services or teams in GWLAI. Areas of focus could include supporting scholarly communication, advocating for affordability and equity through the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs), building digital and computational fluency, supporting researchers’ use of data, and instructional design.
• Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

Research indicates that applicants from underrepresented groups are hesitant to apply for positions if they do not meet all the minimum and preferred qualifications. We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop the preferred skills. Additionally, applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences satisfy the minimum qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or other advanced degree with relevant experience by date of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with academic departments to advance research and scholarship across disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in an environment committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• A history of taking initiative and achieving results in previous roles, either in a professional or personal capacity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred: Demonstrated interest in or experience supporting researchers and learners in business, science, or the use, management, and analysis of data.