Satellite Librarian: Court Research, Training & Outreach

United States Courts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts seeks a Satellite Librarian located in Indianapolis, based at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse. You will be the primary contact for judges and staff in the Southern District of Indiana, providing research, training, and library support.

The role includes maintaining the collection, supporting outreach, and occasional travel within the circuit. Strong research, instruction, and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school with experience in law library or legal research.
• JD degree plus library experience is preferred for advanced levels.
• For CL 27/28: professional law library research and instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and non-legal research assistance to judges, clerks, and staff.
• Deliver instruction in-person and virtually to individuals or groups.
• Promote library services and maintain outreach materials and newsletters.
• Maintain the Indianapolis library collection and participate in acquisitions.
• Travel to other circuit libraries as needed; telework as determined.

Skills

Legal research

Instructional experience

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Travel and telework

Sole onsite staff

Technology adaptability

Professionalism

Lifting capability

Education

MLS degree (ALA-accredited)

J.D. degree

Job description

United States Courts seeks a Satellite Librarian located in Indianapolis, based at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse. You will be the primary contact for judges and staff in the Southern District of Indiana, providing research, training, and library support.

The role includes maintaining the collection, supporting outreach, and occasional travel within the circuit. Strong research, instruction, and customer service skills are essential.