Chief Librarian, Law & Legislative Reference Library

Maine Legislature; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 106,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Health insurance

Job summary

The Maine State Legislature's Law and Legislative Reference Library in Augusta seeks a Director to lead the library's operations and staff. The role directs all library services, oversees print and digital collections, and ensures resources exist for legislators, staff and the public.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of library leadership experience; a law degree is desirable to support legal-reference work.

Qualifications

• MLS degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of library experience.
• Law degree is desirable as a supplement to MLS.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Law and Legislative Reference Library and oversee staff.
• Coordinate print and digital collection development.
• Provide information and reference services to legislators and the public.
• Supervise library operations across reference, circulation, and technical services.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Library operations

Education

MLS degree

Law degree desirable

Job description

The Maine State Legislature's Law and Legislative Reference Library in Augusta seeks a Director to lead the library's operations and staff. The role directs all library services, oversees print and digital collections, and ensures resources exist for legislators, staff and the public.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of library leadership experience; a law degree is desirable to support legal-reference work.