Librarian

Internal Revenue Service; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated individual is sought for the position of Librarian at a governmental department. This role entails overseeing library operations, assisting legal staff with research and training, and requires a graduate degree from an accredited library school. Strong computer and communication skills are essential for success in providing exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law library or familiarity with legal materials.
• Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with staff.
• Initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the San Diego library.
• Provide reference and research assistance to legal staff.
• Compile legislative histories for San Diego legal staff.

Skills

Good computer skills

Effective communication

Organization

Ability to prioritize work

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate degree from an accredited library school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Database management

Job description

If you love a challenge, enjoy research, and are looking for an environment that values creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, this could be the position for you! We are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated and hard-working individual who successfully works in a team environment to provide exceptional service to the Department of Justice, Law Library Services.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the San Diego library. Oversees all aspects of acquisitions, serials control, and library maintenance for the San Diego library, including updating, review and maintenance of catalog databases, check-in and processing, loose-leaf filing, stack maintenance, and evaluation of library holdings and obsolete materials. Provides reference and research assistance to the San Diego Attorney General’s staff, and legal staff statewide, including both traditional book research and computer assisted legal research, i.e. Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Courtlink, Intranet/Internet and other digital technologies. Responds to interlibrary loan and document delivery requests from the San Diego legal office staff. Assists with compilation of legislative histories for San Diego legal staff. Provides library and research orientation and training for new legal staff and law student interns. Coordinates and/or provides training for research materials in all formats.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LIBRARIAN

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Graduation from college or university and completion of a graduate degree from an accredited library school is highly desired.
• Experience in a law library, special library, or familiarity with legal materials.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of library and non-library computer skills including word processing, database management, online bibliographic systems, and online legal research (Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet).
• Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with staff.
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility
• Ability to write and communicate effectively
• Use of tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
• Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize work
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate good attendance and punctuality