Librarian

United States Courts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Courts is seeking a Librarian for its Chicago or Indianapolis location. This role involves providing research assistance and training to judges and court staff, promoting library services, and managing collections. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's in Library Science and have experience in a law library. Benefits include paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance options. Applications are prioritized until June 6, 2025.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Retirement System (FERS)

Thrift Savings Plan (401k)

Public Transit Subsidy

Health Insurance Options

Dental and Vision Insurance

Onsite Gym

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a law library performing research services.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in online or in-person instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth legal and non-legal research assistance to judges and court staff.
• Promote library services through public relations and outreach efforts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Juris Doctor

Tools

Integrated Library System

Job description

Overview of the Position The Libraries of the U.S. Courts for the Seventh Circuit includes a headquarters library in Chicago and four branch libraries located in Milwaukee, Madison, South Bend, and Indianapolis. Our organization promotes creativity and innovation, and we are looking for a candidate with these qualities. The Librarian position can be in the Chicago or Indianapolis location. The incumbent is part of a team providing library services, information, and materials to judges, law clerks, and judiciary staff throughout the Seventh Circuit. The successful candidate will provide research assistance and group and individual training on research resources to federal judges and court staff. The incumbent also participates in library outreach, collection development, and collection management. Both the Chicago and Indianapolis libraries are used by members of the bar and the public.

• Provide in-depth legal and non-legal research assistance and instruction both in-person and virtually to judges and court staff
• Take an active role in promoting library services and resources to judges, law clerks, and court staff through public relations and outreach efforts
• Trains judges and court staff in research sources and methods
• Contribute to newsletters, research guides, electronic communications and web pages created by the librarians
• Other duties or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited school of Library or Information Science. A minimum of one year of experience in a law library performing research services. Demonstrated teaching experience, in an online environment or in-person instruction. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Occasional travel to other courthouses within the Circuit is required. The required hours for this position are an 8-hour day between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday).

Preferred Qualifications:A law Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited) with at least two years of law library experience. Experience with an Integrated Library System (SIRSI preferred). Experience developing and delivering instructional sessions. Bluebook citation knowledge.

Employee Benefits

Benefits include 11paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (401k), and public transit subsidy (budget dependent). Benefits also include optional participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI), Flexible Benefits Program, and Dental and Vision Insurance, and an onsite gym. Information can be found on the court’s website under Human Resources at: www.ca7.uscourts.gov .

Salary Range:

• Chicago: CL 27 ($66,104 - $107,482), depending upon experience andeducational qualifications
• Indianapolis: CL 27 ($59,683 - $97,043) depending upon experience andeducational qualifications

This position has promotional potential to the CL 28 without furthercompetition.

Representative Duties:

• Provide in-depth legal and non-legal research assistance and instruction both in-person and virtually to judges and court staff
• Take an active role in promoting library services and resources to judges, law clerks, and court staff through public relations and outreach efforts
• Trains judges and court staff in research sources and methods
• Contribute to newsletters, research guides, electronic communications and web pages created by the librarians
• Other duties or special projects as assigned

Due to the anticipated large response to this announcement, only those interviewed will be notified of the selection outcome. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without written notice to applicants. Travel expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Please note that this position is not covered by the Fair Chance Act and requires that applicants provide criminal history information prior to receiving any conditional offer of employment. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.

Pursuant to the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, selection is contingent upon providing proof of being legally eligible to work in and for the United States. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

Priority given to applications received by June 6, 2025. Position openuntil filled.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.