Technology Services Librarian

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States U.S. Courts Full time

**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 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.

**Responsibilities**
- Manages subscriptions and prepare orders for the purchase of materials, based on collection development decisions of the Circuit Librarian and federal procurement rules.
- Resolves acquisition issues, assists in the management of contracts, and coordinates with vendors.
- Monitors the library's SirsiDynix Integrated Library System to ensure the integrity of the system's data and the timely generation of accurate reports. When necessary, manages periodic system upgrades and troubleshoots occasional system errors.
- Adopts and maintains discovery systems.
- Improves user discoverability, staff usability, and intelligent collection development statistics.
- Creates digital repositories.
- Creates and manages metadata for digital collections.
- Maintains current awareness of new and emerging technology resources to support the research and procurement functions of the Circuit Library.
- Evaluates emerging technology and electronic products (including value of content, usability, and technical requirements) and makes recommendations to the Circuit Librarian.
- Assists the Circuit Librarian in the delivery of digital services to all library users and library staff. Advises on aspects of digital delivery needs, objectives, and capabilities.
- As assigned by Circuit Librarian, directs special digital projects, which includes addressing any unique issues related to digital products and services. In consultation with the Circuit Librarian, assists with the library's intranet presence for the circuit.
- Provides advice on the development of judiciary-wide policies by serving on various working groups and/or focus groups.
- Assists the Circuit Librarian with designing and managing the library's current awareness services.
- Assists with filing and maintenance of legal looseleaf resources.
- Performs all other tasks as assigned by the Circuit Librarian.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
**Qualifications**:

- CL-27: Applicants must have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible and successful law library experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at CL-27.
- CL-28: Applicants must have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible and successful law library experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at CL-28.
- A comprehensive understanding of library operations and systems, including OCLC and SirsiDynix ILS or a similar integrated library system.
- Experience in library technical services.
- Knowledge of current procurement principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of legal research resources and legal bibliography. Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and other digital resources.
- Knowledge of discovery products and other digital products relevant to the successful operation of a law library.
- Excellent analytical skill, oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a committed customer-service orientation.
- Effective training skills, utilizing both virtual programs and in-person training techniques.
- Experience working with web design and electronic publishing software.
- Ability to handle occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.

**Education**:

- A second degree or certification in computer programming, web design, graphic design, or any other related technical area.
- Knowledge of the federal judiciary's financial accounting system (JIFMS).
- Experience with SharePoint.

**Additional information**:
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**Other Information**

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
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