Law Librarian I

State Of Ct Judicial Branch • Hartford, CT

408d • $73,767 - $92,975

About The Position

The Law Librarian I position at the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch involves performing professional to advanced library duties, including providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, and maintaining catalogs and collections. This role is essential in supporting the legal community and the public by ensuring access to legal information and resources.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited graduate school.
• Three years of experience as a Law Librarian Trainee may substitute for the Master's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law library setting.
• Familiarity with legal research databases and tools.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal reference and research guidance to users.
• Instruct users in database searching techniques.
• Maintain and organize library catalogs and collections.
• Assist in the development of library services and resources.
• Collaborate with other library staff to enhance library operations.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Personal leave
• Group life insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• Voluntary flexible spending account programs
• Discounted auto and home insurance policies
• Long and short term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree