Reference Librarian (Jud)
About The Position
The Reference Librarian is responsible for cataloging (original and copy) and entering the cataloging into the library’s integrated library system; for serials processing and ILS management; for providing user services such as circulation and legal research and reference; for coordinating technical services and troubleshooting technical issues with the Judicial Technology Department; for performing periodic reviews of new and existing resources to ensure improved service and research efficiencies. The Reference Librarian shall assist the State Law Librarian in the promotion of the Law Library and four county libraries to departments within the Judiciary, state and federal agencies, students, vendors, and the general public, and to perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the State Law Librarian. The Reference Librarian may be required to work in any of the Law Library’s five (5) locations.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science or currently enrolled in a MLIS degree program from an accredited institution
- One year of experience in a library or equivalent setting
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong oral communication skills
- Ability to work with physical collections, which requires standing, bending, lifting library materials, pushing loaded book carts, climbing stools, climbing stairs, etc.
- Experience using an ILS
- Competent with Microsoft Office applications
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a law library is a plus
Responsibilities
- Cataloging (original and copy) and entering cataloging into the library’s integrated library system
- Serials processing and ILS management
- Providing user services such as circulation and legal research and reference
- Coordinating technical services and troubleshooting technical issues with the Judicial Technology Department
- Performing periodic reviews of new and existing resources to ensure improved service and research efficiencies
- Assisting the State Law Librarian in the promotion of the Law Library and four county libraries to departments within the Judiciary, state and federal agencies, students, vendors, and the general public
- Performing all other related duties as may be assigned by the State Law Librarian
Benefits
- Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found at the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
- Direct deposit for all employees is required.
- New hires after September 30, 2014 must participate in the direct deposit system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
