Position: Satellite Librarian – Baltimore, MD

Location: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Salary: $81,117 – $131,826

ABOUT THE JOB
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Library is currently
accepting applications for a librarian position for Baltimore,
MD. The Satellite 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 Fourth Circuit. The Satellite Librarian manages
and maintains the library in Baltimore, MD, providing all
library services, information, and materials required by
federal circuit, district, magistrate, and bankruptcy judges
located in the District of Maryland, as well as court staff,
members of the bar, and the general public. The Satellite
Librarian also oversees the administration of a shared
judges’ library in Greenbelt, MD.
The Fourth Circuit prides itself on being a collegial and
collaborative workplace. We are an organization that
promotes creativity and innovation, believes in diversity and
inclusion, recognizes excellence, and promotes the effective
administration of justice. In return, we are looking for strong
candidates who share our vision and passion.
Our ideal candidate can develop and manage library
initiatives, has excellent interpersonal skills, has an
outstanding work ethic, has unquestioned integrity, is
attentive to details, and is committed to excellent customer
service.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES

• Perform legal and non-legal research and reference
  services.
• Provide education and training to chambers and court
  staff on Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and other online
  legal research services.
• Assist with public relations and outreach efforts.
• Contribute to newsletters, research guides, and web pages
  for patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited school of Library or Information
  Science.
• One (1) year of full-time specialized experience that provided an opportunity to acquire a
  thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, practices, and theories of library
  management.
• Proficiency using Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and other library research sources.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, written communication, and oral communication
  skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, a professional demeanor, and a demonstrated ability to work
  as part of a team.
• Ability to travel and telework when necessary or assigned.
  Preferred Qualifications
• A law degree (J.D., LL.M., S.J.D, or J.S.D.) from an accredited law school.
• At least two (2) years of law library experience.
• Skill in conducting training sessions or webinars and producing short training videos.
• Skill in using an integrated library system like SirsiDynix.
• Interest in civics and court history

BENEFITS

• Telework opportunities.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Care
  insurance.
• Retirement (FERS).
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan).
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health
  care, dependent care, and commuter
  expenses.
• Mass Transit Subsidy (budget dependent)

HOW TO APPLY
Email the following combined in a single
PDF document to Human Resources at
vacancy@ca4.uscourts.gov.
(1) Cover Letter detailing qualifications and
experience.
(2) Resume that includes the name, title,
and the contact information of three
professional references.
(3) Judicial Branch Application: AO78-
Application for Employment.
Please include the title of the position in the
subject line of the email, and please note in
the cover letter where you saw the
announcement. Receipt of applications will
be acknowledged.
Interviews may be virtual and/or held in
person in Richmond, VA or Baltimore, MD.
Reimbursement for interview-related travel
expenses or any relocation costs incurred
by the successful applicant is not provided.