Librarian (Law)

1 month ago

Washington DC, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

This position is located in the Knowledge Management Section (KMS) of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast paced office, delivering the professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, Knowledge Management Section oversees the Division's Records Management program and provides reference and training services to the Division's employees in coalition with the Justice Management Division libraries network.

As a Librarian (Law), responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: Analyzing complex customer questions, requirements, and priorities and suggesting search strategies after conducting thorough reference interviews. Conducting research on topics in field of expertise such as business, economics, and law. Providing comprehensive legal and legislative reference services complicated by novel or obscure problems in information access and dissemination for the Division requiring versatility and innovation in adapting and modifying search methods and techniques. Making expert decisions as to which sources will best meet research needs. Assisting in the development and implementation of reference and research services to Division employees, and also providing effective user/public awareness of library programs and services to Department clientele. Preparing responses to inquiries and requests, updating online guides, or other materials, and providing training sessions to library clientele using an expert-level depth and breadth of subject area knowledge. Planning and developing programs to fill in gaps and augmenting collections to improve services to clientele. Identifying, examining, and analyzing major publications, electronic resources, and trends in field of expertise for use in preparing indepth and highly complex research. Assisting in the design, configuration, implementation, and evaluation of Division and Department intranet content. Identifying problems with collections and suggesting possible solutions. Assisting with determining the need for enhancements in current systems. 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.

Please note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment


You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position. You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation. You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test. You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement. SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see SSS.gov ). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit. This is a full-time, non-supervisory, permanent appointment in the competitive service, subject to a one-year probationary period in accordance with 5 CFR 315.801. The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS :

Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs 1 or 2 below.
1. 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
2. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-09 level include: Providing complex and extensive research in the fields of business, economics and law; Demonstrating knowledge of law library functions and management, and familiarity with antitrust law; Conducting complex research for clients under tight deadlines and anticipating client needs; Conducting classes on specialized and complex research tools; Applying knowledge of on-line database searching and researching techniques and capabilities; Researching, interpreting and maintaining records of materials; and Conducting records management to include modifying and editing online records for organization; OR 1. 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. 2. OR Combination of education AND specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, as described in item 1 To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that has provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to this position being filled. This experience must be identified in your resume.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level include: Conducting reference interviews and meeting with researchers to analyze questions; Preparing justifications for acquiring new materials for a library collection; Searching online databases for bibliographic records; Providing responses to complex inquiries involving rapidly evolving terminology; Conducting records management to include modifying and editing online records for organization; Developing resource directories and web guides; and Maintaining and updating organizational online pages Please note: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Education

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
***In addition to the Basic Education and Minimum Qualification Requirements listed above, applicants must also possess specialized knowledge in the field of law and/or proficiency in legal, business, economic, and legislative research and reference gained through education or experience which included or was supplemented by the requirements specified in one of the paragraphs below:

1. 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 the field of law; or that included any combination of subjects with at least 15 semester hours in a major subject directly applicable to the position such as political science, social sciences, law, or economics.
2. 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.
3. Four (4) 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; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; ability to acquire additional information about the field of law and related fields; and some knowledge of literature resources in the field of law and legislation.
4. Any time equivalent combination of experience as described in (3) with education as described in (1) or (2) above

All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see U.S. Department of Education website.

Applicants MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name and you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment, if you are selected.

Foreign Education*: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation

*All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is online .

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over candidates from other agencies for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority over other applicants who are not employees of the Department of Justice if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is online .

Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to or claim veterans' preference (VP), you should indicate the type of veterans' preference (5 or 10 points) you are claiming on your resume. In order to determine your eligibility, you can find additional information online .

NOTE: To verify your veterans' preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. (1) If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 in addition to the supporting documentation required and identified on the reserves side of the SF-15, Application for 10 Point Veterans' Preference . (2) If you are claiming 10-point DERIVED PREFERENCE as a relative you must submit Member Copy 4 of the veteran's DD-214, and an SF-15, Application for 10-point veterans' preference , in addition to the supporting documentation required and identified on the reverse side of this form. If you fail to do so, you will receive consideration as a non-veteran.

DOJ EEO Statement/Policy
OPM Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Veterans' Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance

  • Reference/Subject Specialty Law Librarian

    1 week ago

    Washington, United States George Washington University Full time

    The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for two Reference/ Subject Specialty Law Librarian positions to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As members of the Law Librarys dynamic, collaborati Librarian, Library, Research, Education, Information

  • Librarian

    3 weeks ago

    Washington Highlands, Washington, D.C., United States Library Systems & Services Full time

    LAC Federal is seeking dedicated Librarians to work full-time at a major federal Law Library in the Washington, D.C. area. The Librarians will play a key role in providing reference services, conducting legal research, managing collections, and contributing to the overall operations of the library. Specific duties may vary depending on assignment, but will...

  • Technical Services/Research Law Librarian

    1 month ago

    Washington, United States Non-Departmental Agency Full time

    Summary Technical Services/Research Law Librarians assist with the management of core legal information repositories for the Office of General Counsel. ...

  • Technical Services/Research Law Librarian

    1 month ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Non-Departmental Agency Full time

    Summary Technical Services/Research Law Librarians assist with the management of core legal information repositories for the Office of General Counsel. Duties As a Technical Services/Research Law Librarian for CIA, you will assist with the management of core legal information repositories for the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to support its broad...

  • Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Library Systems & Services, LLC Full time

    LAC Federal is seeking dedicated Librarians to work full-time at a major federal Law Library in the Washington, D.C. area. The Librarians will play a key role in providing reference services, conducting legal research, managing collections, and contributing to the overall operations of the library. Specific duties may vary depending on assignment, but will...

  • Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Library Systems & Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLAC Federal is seeking dedicated Librarians to work full-time at a major federal Law Library in the Washington, D.C. area. The Librarians will play a key role in providing reference services, conducting legal research, managing collections, and contributing to the overall operations of the library. Specific duties may vary...

  • Librarian

    4 days ago

    Washington, United States Library Systems & Services, LLC Full time

    LAC Federal is seeking dedicated Librarians to work full-time at a major federal Law Library in the Washington, D.C. area. The Librarians will play a key role in providing reference services, conducting legal research, managing collections, and contributing to the overall operations of the library. Specific duties may vary depending on assignment, but will...

  • Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Library Systems & Services, LLC Full time

    LAC Federal is seeking dedicated Librarians to work full-time at a major federal Law Library in the Washington, D.C. area. The Librarians will play a key role in providing reference services, conducting legal research, managing collections, and contributing to the overall operations of the library. Specific duties may vary depending on assignment, but will...

  • Technology Services Librarian

    3 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Judicial Branch Full time

    Summary The Circuit Library of the D.C. Circuit is comprised of one headquarters library located in Washington, D.C. Duties ...

  • Technology Services Librarian

    3 weeks ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Judicial Branch Full time

    Summary The Circuit Library of the D.C. Circuit is comprised of one headquarters library located in Washington, D.C. Duties The Technology Services and Acquisitions Librarian provides technical, operational, and customer service support in the equally weighted functions of legal resources procurement, information discovery, creation of digital...

  • Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Ladgov Corporation Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: LibrarianLocation: Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Justice Building Main Library, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.Qualifications:At least 3 years of professional experience in a law library or academic library with a strong...

  • Knowledge Management Librarian

    4 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Three Saints Bay Full time

    Ocean Bay, LLC, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a looking for a Knowledge Management Librarian to join our Team in Washington D.C. * Knowledge Management Librarian Supports the development and maintenance of SharePoint library, information, management plans, processes, repositories, and...

  • Library Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Washington Highlands, Washington, D.C., United States Library Systems & Services Full time

    LAC Federal is seeking multiple dedicated and detail-oriented Library Technicians to join our team to support a major federal library in the Washington, D.C. area. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to collections maintenance, circulation support, document delivery, interlibrary loan, and general library operations....

  • Librarian

    14 hours ago

    Washington, United States LOGZONE, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: LOGZONE is a premier Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and a Veterans Administration-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) firm. Since 2007, LOGZONE has provided services in Logistics and Materiel Management, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support and Planning, and Medical...

  • Library Technician

    1 month ago

    Washington, United States US Library of Congress Full time

    **Duties**: Position description number 173746. The Salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This position will work a flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy...

  • Library Technician

    1 month ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Legislative Branch Full time

    Summary The position serves as Cataloging Technician in the Literature Section, located in the U.S. Programs, Law, and Literature Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate at the Library of Congress (LC). The position reports to the Section Head of the Literature Section and performs technician duties for cataloging and distribution of the...

  • Library Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Library Systems & Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLAC Federal is seeking multiple dedicated and detail-oriented Library Technicians to join our team to support a major federal library in the Washington, D.C. area. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to collections maintenance, circulation support, document delivery, interlibrary loan, and...

  • Library Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Library Systems & Services, LLC Full time

    LAC Federal is seeking multiple dedicated and detail-oriented Library Technicians to join our team to support a major federal library in the Washington, D.C. area. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to collections maintenance, circulation support, document delivery, interlibrary loan, and general library operations....

  • Inspector General

    4 days ago

    Washington, United States US Library of Congress Full time

    **Duties**: The Inspector General (IG) has responsibility and delegated authority for the oversight and administration of all activities within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), including all audits and related investigative activities, unless clear conflict of interest exists in so doing. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends...

  • Senior Manager of Digital Resources

    4 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Crowell & Moring Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCrowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of...