Assistant Legislative Librarian

Tennessee General Assembly; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

457(b)

Paid parental leave

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Tennessee General Assembly's Office of Legal Services seeks an Assistant Legislative Librarian to join a professional team serving state senators, representatives, and staff with specialized library resources.

You will assist in cataloging, information retrieval, and public programs, while developing subject matter expertise and maintaining impartial, confidential service during a busy legislative session.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of library science.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours during the legislative session when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing library services to members, staff, and other agencies.
• Assist in organization, maintenance, and cataloging of library resources.
• Assist in information retrieval from state and national agencies.
• Provide tours and talks about library services and legislative history.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing ability

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

MLS / Master of Library Science

Job description

The Tennessee General Assembly's Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Legislative Librarian. OLS is a nonpartisan, joint office that provides legal services to state senators and representatives. As an Assistant Legislative Librarian, you will join a highly professional and collegial team and develop subject matter expertise, while engaging in a vital and challenging career.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the legislative librarian in providing library services to all members of the General Assembly, the staff of the General Assembly, and other state and national agencies and staff.
• Assist in the organization, maintenance, and cataloging of all library resources.
• Assist in the retrieval of information from state and national agencies at the request of members of the General Assembly and their staff.
• Assist in providing tours and talks regarding library services, state and legislative history, and other topics as needed.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the Constitution of Tennessee.
• Prior government or legal practice experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to remain professional and impartial at all times while working in a political environment.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication skill.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work more than a 40-hour work week during the legislative session, including evenings, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
• Graduate of an accredited school of library science.
  

Compensation:

Competitive salary based upon experience.

Employees and their dependents are eligible for a wide range of comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and life insurance; pension, 401(k), and 457(b) retirement plans; annual, sick, and compensatory leave; up to six weeks of paid parental leave; and a variety of other options to help employees maintain a work-life balance outside of the legislative session.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Applicants are encouraged to explore the legislature's website at www.capitol.tn.gov, which contains valuable information about the Office of Legal Services and the Tennessee General Assembly, including user and drafting guides and archived videos of committee meetings and floor sessions.

The Tennessee General Assembly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.