Position:  Legislative Research Assistant

Location: Washington D.C.

Posted: USA JOBS

Starting Salary: $57,164 to – $74,318 per year

Summary

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Technology Strategy and Legislative Analysis (TLA) is seeking a Legislative Research Assistant to join its Legislative Analysis Services Section (LASS). TLA is the organization within CRS and the Library of Congress that is mandated to produce legislative information for the United States Congress. This information is considered to be authoritative and objective for both new and amended Federal legislation and is consulted widely by Congress.

Duties

This position serves as a Legislative Research Assistant in the LASS within TLA. The employee reports to the LASS Head.  The employee supports TLA legislative analysts by locating, interpreting, and presenting legislative information; conducting and presenting research; and reviewing authoritative sources to identify legislative data and enter that data into the legislative information management system for subsequent entry into Congress.gov. The employee supports TLA managers and reviewers by verifying the accuracy of legislative information entered into the system and otherwise expediting workflow by helping to ensure that bill summary work is done in priority order and assigned to the correct reviewer.  The employee is expected to develop over time the versatility and range of skills necessary to respond to TLA’s shifting needs and priorities, as directed.

 Duties include:

Supports legislative analysts by locating, interpreting, and presenting legislative information orally or in writing to legislative analysts and reviewers; conducting and presenting research findings relating to the legislative history of a bill by reviewing applicable documents, including committee hearing testimony, Congressional Record excerpts, sponsor press releases, and media coverage; reviewing authoritative sources to identify legislative data, such as subject areas, policy terms, bill relationships, and titles; and entering that data into the system for subsequent entry into Congress.gov.

Independently or in consultation with a legislative analyst, prepares “markup” documents for use by legislative analysts and reviewers, which provide context for the amendment(s) to existing law(s) and illustrate the changes (additions, deletions, and/or revisions).

Identifies, enters, and verifies legislative data such as subject areas, policy area terms, bill relationships, and titles. Utilizes CRS’s bill comparison software and other legislative resources such as internal guidance on the standards and formats to be used for entering this information and/or providing this information to legislative analysts and reviewers.

Performs intake tasks and quality control to facilitate bill summary workflow from assignment to publication. In performing intake tasks, the employee ensures the summary is correctly assigned, and when applicable, adds policy area terms, short titles, and related bill links.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing analysis that is accurate, authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan 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 accurate, 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.

Please see post for full details.

Position: Senior Resource Coordinator

Location: Arnold & Porter, Washington, DC

Posted: AALL

Salary: Not Specified

Description

The Research Services Department (formerly the Library) of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Senior Resource Coordinator to join our energetic, creative, and global service team. This position is located in the Washington, DC office.

The Senior Resource Coordinator works as part of a firmwide team to support designated components of the resource management systems for one or more offices, including acquisitions, invoice processing, serials control, and collection services.  

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting collection services by performing some or all of the following tasks for several of the firm’s offices:
  • Establishing and maintaining effective vendor relationships and working with vendors to rectify billing issues.
  • Researching and purchasing approved print resources as well as checking-in, processing and distributing.
  • Processing invoices, recording data in acquisitions databases, and allocating client-matter charges.
  • Sorting and processing mail; establishing and maintaining serials and routing records, and distribution lists; and checking-in and routing materials.
  • Creating and maintaining holdings, item, and patron records and processing new materials in the firm’s integrated library system.
  • Maintaining the print collection, including shelving, withdrawing titles, filing and/or overseeing the filing contractor, shifting and shelf reading, as needed. 
• Participating in collection review projects as assigned. 
• Assisting with off-boarding of new attorneys and staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; major in business administration, accounting or related subject preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five years of experience providing collection management or technical services in a library, preferably law or business.
• Experience with library operations, including law or business libraries. 
• Knowledge of legal and business literature, including print and electronic resources.
• Experience with integrated library systems.    
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Very strong organizational skills; including the ability to coordinate large amounts of data.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude working with numbers. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to multitask.   
• Exceptional client service.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $63,200 to $79,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.

As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.

The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually. Please see post for more details.

Location: Covington & Burling LLP, Washington DC

Position: Library Resources Manager

Posted: AALL

Salary: $135,000.00 – $180,000.00

Description

Summary:  

This senior management position in the Firm’s Library organization will be responsible for managing digital resources and integrated library systems, leading a team, and working closely with other members of Firm management to ensure that the Library meets the current and emerging information resource needs of the Firm and its clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage Firmwide library resource operations including electronic resource management technologies, integrated library and related systems, budgeting, and print collection.  

Manage and develop the Library’s resource operations and systems team.

Coordinate with the Director to acquire, renew, license, and evaluate digital content, ensuring alignment with the firm’s guidelines and budget.

Ensure effective management and utilization of digital resources including access and authentication methods such as IP, password, and SAML.

Assist the Director and others to produce the annual budget for all resource subscriptions. Track, monitor, and analyze library expenditure and usage analytics to assist in collection management and budgeting strategies.

Provide effective administration of the integrated library system and library catalog, as well as our digital resource monitoring system, including data integrity, maintenance, and functionality.

Collaborate with the Director and Research Manager on strategic planning for implementing innovative technologies including data integration and workflow solutions to increase the accessibility, utilization, and discovery of research resources.

Oversee the Library’s accounts payable workflows and interface with the Firm’s accounting systems and staff.  

Liaise with IT and/or vendors’ technical staff to address issues related to access and functionality of the Library’s digital resource systems; assist with evaluation, testing, and system upgrades.

Stay abreast of developments across legal technology, tools, and research/KM resources for consideration to enhance, supplement or replace legacy resources or processes. 

Coordinate with the Director and others to ensure maintenance and continued development of the Library’s intranet content.

Lead or assist with other projects as needed.

Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university is required, with graduate work/degree preferred; an MLS from an accredited graduate Library or Information Resources program strongly preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in law library resource management in an Am Law 100 firm or similar environment with progressive increase in management responsibilities.

Thorough understanding of print and electronic resources used by global law firms.

Experience managing an integrated library system (e.g. EOS), and knowledge of electronic resource management systems (e.g., Research Monitor or Onelog).  

Ability to use, adapt and apply innovative technologies and workflows.

Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to develop resource strategies and solutions to complex issues.   

Exhibit excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other modern law firm productivity software tools. 

Please see posting for more details.

Position: Head, Program Section

Location: Legislative Branch, Library of Congress, Washington, DC

Posted: USAJOBS

Salary: $142,488 to – $185,234 per year

Summary

This position is located in the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of the Counselor to the Director (COU), Congressional Programs Section. The position description number for this position is 248934. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

Duties

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of the Counselor to the Director, is seeking to fill the position of Head of the Congressional Programs Section (CP).

The Programs Section coordinates a variety of CRS programs, seminars, and events (including broadcast, web-based, and other technologies) for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress.  The selectee will directly supervise a team of Public Affairs Coordinators and others, and will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of a wide range of major programs and services related to congressional client education and outreach.  Section activities include:

1. Coordinating regularly scheduled training programs in legislative processes and procedures;
2. Supporting programs and seminars on the federal budget, federal law, and public policy issues;
3. Coordinating policy programs for new Members of Congress and orientations to CRS services for permanent congressional staff and for congressional interns;
4. Coordinating other events for the U.S. Congress and for CRS managers and staff;
5. Providing information to congressional clients about CRS programs, products and services; and

CRS works exclusively for the U.S. 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 is a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill.

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 Members and Committees.

Head, Congressional Programs Section duties include:

Leads planning, coordination, and implementation of a wide range of CRS Programs, seminars, and events for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress.  Coordinates content and delivery of programs, seminars, and events with managers, subject matter experts, and congressional clients.  Develops a budget and monitors expenditures.  Maintains a network of subject matter experts who serve as leaders or instructors on public policy issues and topics of interest to congressional clients.  Negotiates services contracts and monitors contractor performance.

Designs, develops, and recommends congressional outreach efforts.  Establishes and implements guidelines and policies for evaluation and quality assessment of instructional programs, seminars, and events.

Oversees the complete inventory of CRS marketing, publicity, and promotional materials for programs, seminars, events, and congressional outreach activities.  Directs development of new materials.  Writes and edits content for and coordinates layout, design, and production of marketing, publicity, and promotional materials.  Ensures disseminated information is accurate, complete, objective, and free from unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Conducts studies and advises CRS senior management on developments in the fields of performance technology and instructional design for possible application in assessing CRS programs, seminars, events, and congressional outreach activities.

Directly supervises staff in the Congressional Programs Section of the Office of the Counselor to the Director. 

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: Supervisor Core Competencies

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to plan and execute educational programs and events by applying the basic principles, concepts, and methodologies of events planning and management. **

Ability to supervise. **

Knowledge of the U.S. Congress and its legislative processes. **

Ability to manage projects.

Ability to convey information orally through briefings and other presentations.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Please see posting for more details.

Position: Research Specialist
Location: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $80,000-120,000

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Research Specialist to join our Research & Intelligence team.  This position can be based in any of the following offices: Downtown Los Angeles, Century City, New York, Orange County, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Del Mar, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Dallas or Houston. There is only one opening.

We are looking for a seasoned research professional comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume Big Law environment. Sheppard Mullin attorneys advise sophisticated clients navigating complex legal, regulatory, and business challenges, often relying on the legal and business research support delivered by our team. This is your opportunity to join a highly collaborative team and make an immediate impact. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a research professional in a law firm, academic law library, or corporate research function with competency in core legal and business research platforms.

Essential Functions of Job:

• Deliver legal and business research services in response to lawyer and administrative staff requests.
• Conduct reference interviews to confirm scope, underlying business need, and delivery requirements.
• Apply strong knowledge of research and intelligence resources to deliver work product in timely, cost-effective manner with content that is easily understood and actionable.
• Participate in evaluation and implementation of potential research and intelligence solutions
• Maintain collaborative vendor relationships.
• Contribute to on-boarding, on-going training and/or off-boarding of lawyers and business professionals.

Qualifications and Experience Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a research professional in a law firm, academic law library, or corporate research function with competency in core legal and business research platforms.
• Experience working in a fast paced high volume environment.
• Knowledge of conceptual framework of American law, legislative process and history, and navigating complex litigation and business research topics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to interact with people at all levels of the firm.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently and collaborate effectively with others.
• Customer service orientation with attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism consistent with the firm’s performance culture and commitment to excellence.

Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.

See the full job description with salary ranges, and apply at: https://sheppardmullin-professionalcareers.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=8&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=229

Position: Research Librarian
Location: Jenner & Block LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $80,000-120,000

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.

This position is located in Chicago or Washington DC. Click here to see the full job description and apply: (3) Research Librarian | Jenner & Block | LinkedIn

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $80,000-$120,000. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis utilizing legal and non-legal information resources
• Conducts effective reference interviews and distills research results into clear and concise reports of findings
• Participates in rotating on-call schedule for research desk coverage as assigned
• Evaluates diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness and selects the optimal resources for research requests
• Assists in the instruction of attorneys, legal assistants, and others in the use of legal research tools, licensing, and services
• Participates in collection development and the ongoing evaluation of online resources and makes recommendations for purchase or renewal
• Maintains research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, Lex Machina, and Monitor Suite
• Utilize data analytics resources to define analytical queries, compile data sets, and interpret findings to present results in an accessible way
• Effectively utilizes workflow software to track and process research requests during assigned triage shift
• Continues professional development through library association membership

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center
• Minimum of three years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center
• Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research and legal research practice and procedures
• Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and WK VitalLaw
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
• Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Position: Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Location: Blank Rome LLP (remote)
Posted: AALL
Salary: $90,000-110,000

About Us: Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and nearly 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry.

Job Overview: The Competitive Intelligence Analyst provides firm lawyers and other business professionals with company, competitor, and market information and analysis that will aid in the development of new business and achievement of strategic goals and tactical objectives.

This role has a remote working arrangement. Potential candidates must reside within one of the 10 states in which we have a physical office. If hybrid or in-office, potential candidates must live within commuting distance of a Blank Rome office. In this role, you will report to the Manager of Competitive Intelligence and Research Services.
 
Essential Functions

• Prepare and/or present research and competitive intelligence on key clients, prospects, competitors, industries, and trends.
• Monitor alerts and news activity to proactively support industry and client initiatives and the development of best practices.
• Connect data from the firm’s intranet and experience databases with external market developments to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with other Competitive Intelligence and Research team members for larger, more complex requests, as well as other firmwide administrative departments.
• Regularly provide backup support to the Research Services team to assist with general, legal, and company research.
• Work closely with practice groups and industry teams to build expertise and foster strong collaborative working relationships.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years of competitive intelligence experience in a corporate or legal environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MSLIS or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of legal and business databases such as Lexis, Westlaw, ALM Law.com Compass, Bloomberg Law, Courthouse News, D&B Hoovers, FitchConnect, Intelligize, LexMachina, Leopard Solutions, MergerMarket, NewsDesk, Pitchbook, S&P Capital IQ, TLOxp, and Zoominfo.
• Demonstrated strong research and writing skills, including the ability to think critically about research tools, conduct cost-effective and efficient research, compile research results, summarize data, and communicate methodology and results clearly.
• Willingness to learn and stay current on the most effective research methods and strategies.
• Able to work independently and balance competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly communicative team player with strong attention to detail.
• Effectively anticipate, monitor, and meet the needs of internal and/or external clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

General Expectations

• Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and demonstrating respect for colleagues.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients.
• Take appropriate initiative and ownership of job responsibilities while ensuring the assignments/job duties are performed successfully and on time.
• Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, type, and handle light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.) in a professional office environment.
• Comply with safe work practices including compliance with the firm’s COVID-19 policies and safety measures.

Position: Technical Services Librarian (Archives and Civics Specialist)
Location: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Posted: USA Jobs, LLSDC
Salary: $67,660-131,826

Job description:  The Circuit Library of the D.C. Circuit is comprised of one headquarters library located in Washington, D.C. The Technical Services Librarian provides technical, operational, and customer service support in the equally weighted functions of archival work and civics education outreach. Secondary, but additional responsibilities entail legal resources procurement, information discovery, creation of digital repositories, evaluation and implementation of emerging technology products, and creation of both traditional and innovative interactive user services, for the purpose of maintaining a well-organized and accessible court library system in the circuit. The Circuit Library serves the judges, law clerks, and court units in the U.S. Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. This is a full-time, permanent position

Posting dates:  June 2, 2025 through June 27, 2025

Link to vacancy notice:  https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/news/vacancy-announcement-usca-25-11-technical-services-librar

Position: Supervisory Librarian
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $142,488-185,234

This position is located in the East Central Europe Section, Germanic and Slavic Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit. The position description number for this position is 137599. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule. The salary range indicated reflects the basic pay adjustment of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Duties

• Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Determines the human resources needed to accomplish the work of the unit, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out the unit’s activities. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations, including quality assurance, for staff member which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Observes workers’ performance and demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and annual formal evaluations to employees. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
• Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects. Serves as a project leader, team leader, or chairperson for working groups, task forces, committees, etc. Coordinates the details involved in special projects of lasting importance. Utilizes critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation. Develops technical standards or protocols applicable to a library function. Participates in planning the work of a unit, including formulating goals and objectives and identifying improvements in methods and procedures.
• May serve as COTR or administer service contracts. Makes significant recommendations to change, interpret, or develop important or innovative policies, programs, approaches, or analysis methods. Assesses the availability of financial and human resources, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out activities related to the library acquisitions program. Assists in preparing and overseeing the acquisitions budget.
• Ensures the comprehensiveness and accessibility of library collections. Makes extensive unreviewed technical judgments regarding library operations. Evaluates offers of gifts for compatibility with library acquisition policies and recommends acceptance or rejection. Interprets and revises existing training policy and program guidance for use by others, including section, division, and/or directorate members. Independently plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the effectiveness of training operations. Solves problems in particularly difficult circumstances. Plans new or significantly updated methods of training, incorporating the latest in information technology.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. 

• Ability to lead people and manage a diverse workforce.**
• Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library programs and projects.**
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science.**
• Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies.
• Ability to provide training.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Position: Senate Deputy Archivist for Records Management and Training
Location: Secretary of the Senate
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $97,081-150,478

NATURE OF WORK: This is administrative work to lead and coordinate records management and archival services for Senators’ offices, committees, and the Secretary of the Senate’s administrative units, with a particular focus on digital records and lifecycle management. The Deputy Archivist is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating archival and records management training programs and overseeing the creation, review, and implementation of records disposition schedules, in accordance with Title 44 of the U.S. Code, Section 2118. The role ensures the proper preservation, disposition, and long-term access to Senate records and Senators’ papers, and provides expert guidance on archival training and records management practices. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures, the U.S. Senate Handbook, and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with the Senate Historical Office archival team and provide strategic direction and oversight for the Senate Historical Office’s training program in archival and records management concepts and practices.
• Work with the Senate Historical Office archival team to develop and revise records disposition schedules for Senators’ offices, Committees, and Secretary of the Senate’s administrative units; consult with Senate offices to incorporate new record types and meet evolving operational needs.
• Survey the Senate community to inform the development and delivery of customized education and training programs for Senate offices, and to identify areas that are underrepresented in Senate archival collections.
• Incorporate best practices in instructional design and adult learning, to develop targeted modules focused on digital records management and preservation that ensure the authenticity, integrity, and preservation of born-digital content.
• Create, edit, and review all Senate Historical Office training materials and modules; ensure resources are current, accurate, and aligned with Senate priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Senate community to ensure effective and compliant records management across all formats and media.
• Work with the Senate Historical Office archival team to monitor the Senate’s constantly evolving systems and technological environment to develop and update preservation guidance and training.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify training gaps; tailor services to meet the unique needs of Senate offices and users.
• Work with the Senate Historical Office archival team to build on current approaches to appraising electronic records.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include presenting to the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress and professional organizations, and assisting with Committee records processing and accessioning, as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Senate Historical Office’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills.
• As part of the Secretary’s customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide all customers with the highest level of customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work is essentially sedentary but does require travel between offices and the National Archives. Work also requires walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and small parcels. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Work requires an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library, information, or archival science (or equivalent), and at least five years of experience in archiving or records management, including a minimum of two years focused on digital archives, electronic records preservation, and curating born-digital content. Experience managing archival or records management programs, particularly in areas such as training, electronic records, and records scheduling, is essential. Work with congressional collections preferred. The work also requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing records schedules in compliance with legal and institutional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, train, and provide guidance to staff on records management and preservation practices.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and delivering professional or technical training.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the Senate.
• In-depth knowledge of archival functions such as appraisal, arrangement, and description, as well as digital curation practices that ensure authenticity, integrity, and security of born-digital content.
• Knowledge of information governance and records management principles.
• Working proficiency with current tools, methodologies, and best practices for the long-term preservation of electronic records, and the ability to communicate their application clearly.
• Knowledge of metadata best practices for preservation and digital stewardship.
• Familiarity with web archiving applications and methodologies for acquiring web and social media content.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Senators and their staff, with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and resources independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to protocol.
• Proven initiative and willingness to learn new tools and practices.
• Physical ability to routinely move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally ascend/descend ladders or stairs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of U.S. History and the Senate as an institution.
• Familiarity with systems used in congressional offices and their impact on records management and preservation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and planning archival and records management training programs.
• Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, and training delivery in multiple learning environments (in-person, web-based, video conferencing, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with others to articulate a vision, set a strategy and goals for a program area, and evaluate outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting to support institutional and Senatorial recordkeeping goals.
• Experience with command-line interfaces, scripting languages, and relational databases.
• Experience with data standards for format and technical interchange.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Records Manager (CRM), Certified Records Analyst (CRA), or Certified Archivist (CA) designation.
• Digital Archivist and Records Management Certifications preferred. 

Position:Supervisory Archivist (Assistant Head, Preparation Section, Manuscript Division)  
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $120,579-156,755 

This position is located in the Preparation Section, Manuscript Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher & Collections Services. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The position description number is 111416. The salary range reflects the locality pay for the Washington, DC metro area. This position requires occasional Saturday service in the Manuscript Reading Room. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person selected for this position.

Duties: As part of one of the largest manuscript repositories in the United States and in the world, the Preparation Section is key to the Manuscript Division’s mission of preparing for reader use material that encompasses the breadth and chronology of American history, including the papers of presidents, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, writers, scientists, inventors, business leaders, reformers, and prominent non-governmental organizations.  The Assistant Head of the Preparation Section works under the general direction of the Head of the Section and is responsible for directing and training a group of employees in the processing of collections, housing and storing them, keeping records, providing reference assistance to the public, and handling and/or declassifying classified documents while complying with all applicable federal regulations. The incumbent must have strong managerial and interpersonal skills and comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of archives.

• Directs the daily operations of staff in the processing of archival materials according to established procedures. Performs extensive research in published sources to fill in significant gaps in information relating to the organization, description, and preservation of archives. Makes recommendations relating to the bibliographic and documentation systems of the Division, including those made available on the Internet or by other electronic means. Reviews for accuracy and relevance all categories of Division records and their dissemination within the Library and to the public.
• Responsible for the physical restoration/preservation of all manuscripts/other materials in the Division’s custody. Effects the recommendations of supervisors and specialists concerning materials that are to be restored/preserved/bound, and the particular method to be employed.
• Schedules the flow of this work to the Conservation Office and provides instructions and follow-up as necessary. Recommends material for preservation reformatting and schedules and provides instructions for its reproduction. Manages the special equipment and supplies necessary to process and preserve collections. Assures the proper controls and conditions for the housing and storage of collection material.
• Under the direction of the Head of the Preparation Section, executes the plans/operations of the section in creating and maintaining a uniform system of archival and bibliographic controls over all manuscripts and other material in the custody of the Division, and devises, recommends, approves, and/or directs procedures for accessioning and technical processing, conservation, and preservation of such material.
• Assists the Head of the Section in maintaining physical security of the Division’s collections, including classified material, equipment and space. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of official statistical work records in the section. Coordinates the preparation of registers, indexes, and other finding aids and controls that are developed in the Division.
• Provides expert advice on specialized preservation issues. Surveys internal collections, identifying and inventorying groups of materials. Analyzes, determines, and prioritizes preservation needs. Develops and proposes long-term strategies for the preservation of collections.
• Develops specifications and procedures for the preservation copying of originals, using standards developed in the archival preservation field. Monitors the quality and consistency of preservation and electronic copies to ensure adherence to established archival standards and specifications.
• Functions as a Division Security Officer, responsible for receiving, receipting for, and assuming full and complete custody of all classified materials in the Division under the conditions and safeguards stipulated by the Library and other Federal Agencies. Consults as appropriate with other security officers in the Division and the Library on matters affecting the performance of the Division’s security duties.
• Serves as an official spokesperson for the Division and for the Library on matters relating to archival organization of classified and unclassified materials and the technical processes. Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with librarians and other specialists in order to share resources and information as well as to coordinate workflow within the library.
• Coordinates and reviews the preparation of registers, indexes, and other finding aids and controls developed in the Division. Works in close coordination with the specialists, the Head of Acquisitions and Outreach, the Head of the Reference and Readers Services Section, the Head of the Preparation Section, the other two Assistant Heads, and the Division Chief responsible for such technical matters as application of standards, the rules for entry and filing, and the maintenance and improvement of the Division’s bibliographic and retrieval systems.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position.

• Ability to supervise staff.**
• Knowledge of library archival records and collections management processes and procedures.**
• Knowledge of automated tools, technologies, and metadata standards, such as integrated library systems, digital curation applications, and general office software, to support archival functions.
• Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
• Ability to provide research and reference services.
• Ability to perform preservation duties.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Position: Asst Chief, Researcher Engagement and General Collections, Supervisory Librarian
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $167,603-195,200

This position is located in the Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 463700.

Duties: The position serves as the Assistant Chief, Researcher Engagement and General Collections (REGC) Division, General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress.  The position reports directly to the Chief, REGC. 

The Library of Congress, Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division is a significant gateway to the collections and services under its purview and across the Library. The division is charged with developing and makingaccessible the largest general collection in the world; implementing innovative onsite and online services that support traditional and evolving forms of research and use of the collections; and pursuing creative and practical channels for increasing audience engagement with the Library, its staff, and collections. 

The Assistant Chief, Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division, works directly with the Chief to ensure outstanding research services, collection development, and audience engagement. The position serves as the senior advisor to the chief, supporting the mission and strategic goals of the division, ensures operational continuity for the division’s collections and services, and maintains adherence to Library policies and procedures; plays a key role in assisting the chief in establishing a positive image for the Library, improves the research experience, ensuring intentional collections development, and increases the use of and access to the division’s  collections and services. 

The assistant chief is responsible for the operations of the division’s reading rooms, access services, and collections services, and assists with custodial responsibility for analog collections under purview of the division, significant microform materials, and machine-readable tangible collections. 

The Assistant Chief serves as the chief’s deputy and/or liaison with managers, supervisors and staff throughout the division and across the Library, and with external organizations.

The incumbent has responsibility for planning and directing programs and operations managed through the division, up to and including GS-14 and supervisors.  Duties include design and implementation of short- and long-range program plans, goals and objectives; program evaluation; and oversight of organizational changes, policy development and program funding and direction. The incumbent selects or recommends final selection of candidates for vacancies and approves other personnel actions; approves promotions and special commendations; and oversees performance management functions through subordinate supervisors. Resolves complaints and grievances. Effects disciplinary measures and ensures appropriate training and development of staff. 

• Oversees daily operations of the Main Reading Room, the Science and Business Reading Room, and the Microform and Electronic Resources Center (MERC). Provides oversight for user support operations of the division with a focus on improvement of the researcher experience. Supports the Chief in ensuring collections security in accordance with the Library’s Collections Safeguarding Plan. Manages staff schedules including the Saturday Duty Officer schedule.
• Provides direct managerial oversight of the Access Services Section, including interlibrary loan, Congressional loan, Reader Registration, and other digital and evolving means of providing access to the collections of the Library of Congress.
• Provides direct managerial oversight of the Collections Services Section, ensuring timely and effective services of collections to Library users, including significant microform collections and the machine-readable tangible collections.
• Assists the chief in making long-range and short-range plans taking into account the overall goals and objectives of the division, budgetary limitations, resources available, and other related matters. 
• Supports and substitutes for the chief in maintaining working relationships with various programs, committees, and individuals, internally and externally. Communicates with the Chief on the status of different work activities and efforts.
• Reports regularly on the effectiveness of specific programs. Supports the chief to drive more intentional audience engagement, onsite and online, with the goal of increasing use of the division’s collections and services.
• Works closely with other units of the Library to coordinate programs. Serves as the primary liaison with the Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate (SEPD) for security matters related to the REGC space.
• The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
• The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
• This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. 

• Experience with the principles, concepts, and techniques of modern librarianship as it relates to provision of researcher, access, and collection services. **
• Ability to supervise, develop and lead a diverse workforce. **
• Ability to provide program oversight and administrative management to agency programs and operations. **
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds in order to provide consultation or liaison services.
• Ability to provide policy advice and guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Position: Research Analyst
Location: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Posted: AALL, LLSDC
Salary: $80,000-100,000

Job Description: Pillsbury is seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Research Analyst to join our team. This role is integral to supporting the firm’s attorneys, business professionals, and clients by providing a high level of professional support.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs research at levels ranging from basic to in-depth to support firm clients, attorneys, and staff. 
• Provides current awareness monitoring
• Participates in the evaluation of research resources, tools, and technologies.
• Serves as a liaison to designated practice groups.
• Spends part of each workday as “Librarian on Duty” monitoring workflow ticketing system (Quest), conducting reference interviews and completing or appropriately re-directing requests.
• Develops and delivers training for the firm’s Billable Credit for Research and Technology Training program.
• Participates in bi-weekly staff, and other department meetings.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service orientation, intellectual curiosity and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with the Research Services team, attorneys and business professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to summarize lengthy, complex information to aid attorneys in how to quickly find and use information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Proficiency with Lexis, Westlaw, and PACER is required. Proficiency with additional resources such as Quest, Bloomberg Law, Wolters Kluwer, RIA Checkpoint, Lex Machina, Capital IQ, Courtlink, and Courthouse News is preferred.
• Experience developing or delivering training in a law firm or corporate setting is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.

California, New York and Washington DC Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $80k-$100k. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.

Position: Research Librarian
Location: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $99,000-117,000

Description: This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Research Librarian to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or Washington D.C.offices. We offer a hybrid work engagement with four days of remote work, and one day in-office. 

This position will be part of a forward-thinking, diverse and inclusive team responsible for gathering, synthesizing and delivering legal, business and technical information to attorneys and professional staff; providing solutions for research, current awareness, competitive intelligence and knowledge management; and collaborating with teammates to support the complex, evolving research needs of the firm’s clients.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• Collaborate with a nation-wide team of librarians to provide comprehensive and sophisticated research, current awareness and knowledge management services for colleagues in all firm offices
• Share best practices with attorneys and professional staff on the intelligent and cost-effective use of research resources
• Develop expertise in a wide variety of legal, business and practice-related resources
• Develop expertise in AI resources to enhance research capabilities
• Contribute to the on-going development of team workflows and documentation
• Engage with attorneys and professional staff colleagues to foster a culture of knowledge sharing
• Participate in local and national professional development activities
• Assist with various administrative duties and projects as necessary

Join us if you have:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or JD
• 3+ years’ legal reference and research experience, preferably in a law or corporate library
• Demonstrated proficiency with major legal and business research platforms, public records resources, competitive intelligence tools, and state and federal legal information sources
• Knowledge of law, agencies, and information resources in California or any state where the firm has an office
• Knowledge of emerging research and knowledge sharing technologies, including AI and collaboration software, and familiarity with knowledge management principles
• Expert customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with attorneys and professional staff in a time-sensitive manner. High degree of sensitivity to confidential matters
• Exceptional collaborative skills. Ability to work closely with teammates located in multiple offices and different time zones
• Ability to work effectively with commercial vendors
• Excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills

District of Columbia: The annualized salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $99,000 to $117,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Position: Librarian (Senior Network Consultant)
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $120,579-156,755

Summary: The position serves as a Senior Network Consultant in the Network Services Section, Patron and Network Engagement Division, National Library Services for Blind/Print Disabled (NLS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LOC). The position description number for this position is 415313. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Candidates with a PhD, MLS, MLIS or equivalent degree are encouraged to apply.

This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level. The position reports directly to the Head, Network Services Section and solves highly complex problems, makes significant recommendations to change, interpret, or develop important or innovative information policies, programs, approaches, or analysis methods.

The position provides expert consultative service concerning all aspects of Braille and Talking Book resources to libraries serving readers who are blind and print-disabled in an assigned portion of the NLS four regional conferences; represents NLS as a Senior Network Consultant in contact with a network of cooperating libraries, administering agencies, consumer groups, as well as general public and library professionals; recommends and identifies service trends and specific problems which have general impact on the network and NLS; writes reports, prepares articles for publication, evaluations and correspondence; advises on, reviews and analyzes comparative statistical data related to network libraries; represents NLS at conferences as Senior Network Consultant; and delivers speeches. Provides project management coordination for assigned NLS and network projects.

Duties:

• Provides expert consultative service to an assigned portion of the service network concerning all elements of library service to readers who are blind and print-disabled. Serves as NLS Senior Network Consultant expert on regional library concerns and activities, related to guidance and access, in his or her portion of the nation.
• Supports network libraries in collection building activities, assisting with decisions about automation enhancements, advising outreach activities and offering reader advisors training in basic reference tools such as the network library services website resources.
• Independently provides effective leadership, management of resource allocation, deliverables and milestones, negotiation skills, realistic scheduling, critical thinking, comprehensive strategic planning, project monitoring,  risk management analysis, coaching, communication with stakeholders , and, if needed, contract management.
• Coordinates field tests and pilot projects initiated by NLS in collaboration with network libraries. Identifies resources, details timeframes, develops goals and objectives; gathers data when appropriate and required in best practices, and produces reports for orientations, national conferences, yearly events, and trainings.
• Works on library information resource matters, including working on agency level committees and working groups to develop recommendations regarding the evaluation of information resources.
• Conducts user evaluations while serving as liaison for publications about network activities. Identifies and recommends the need for resources and compiles information for the network Operations s which are devoted to topics of concern to cooperating libraries, such as circulation matters, outreach activities, use of volunteers, cooperation with other community agencies, workflows, staffing patterns, developing services, providing specific examples for libraries with successful or innovative programs. Researches and drafts correspondence for appropriate administrative personnel on inquiries and complaints from Congressional Offices related to network library service.
• Organizes and coordinates assignments that involve complex and unusual or obscure problems and/or special requirements. Uses initiative and resourcefulness to exercise flexibility for extending accepted methods, techniques, and practices. Recommends solutions and resolves important issues when precedents do not apply. Identifies areas for improvement in established methods. Develops and shares new information sources. Performs detailed analyses and evaluations of requests. Prepares reports, analyses, and other documents related to information and research efforts. Manages electronic documents including the storage, retrieval, and exchange of information.
• Independently performs in-depth analyses in order to develop and interpret related policies and procedures for an organization by reviewing all consultant reports and telephone records on an ongoing basis to identify service trends and specific problems which may have general impact; recommends appropriate NLS action to resolve or ease problems; prepares position papers as necessary. Reviews network publications, forms, applications, and newsletters for accuracy and completeness regarding services offered and conformance to NLS requirements.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. 

• Ability to provide consultation and liaison services.**
• Ability to plan, develop and execute library programs and projects.**
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to develop recommendations.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.