Law Librarian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Library Science or equivalent education from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of professional law library work experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Rules of Court and the Trial Court system.
• Knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system and library procedures.
• Knowledge of complex legal resources, databases and applications, computer programs, legal bibliography, and inventory, acquisition, and disposal procedures.
• Verbal and written communication, customer service, attention to detail, critical thinking, needs assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to help patrons find and apply information, direct them to appropriate legal resources, explain laws and regulations, and direct callers to appropriate courts, agencies, government offices, and organizations.
• Ability to travel to assigned court offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal information and reference assistance in person, by telephone, email, and chat.
• Assist walk-in clients and respond to calls and emails about Law Library services.
• Introduce visitors to the collection’s organization, materials, and services.
• Help patrons use electronic and print library resources.
• Respond to multiple court- or law-related reference questions.
• Travel to assigned court locations to provide law library services.
• Assess the needs of the local legal community and identify collection gaps, making recommendations to the Head Law Librarian.
• Remove outdated materials and retain historically significant materials under the direction of the Head Law Librarian.
• Provide library coverage in the Head Law Librarian’s absence.
• Train and supervise Law Library Assistants under the direction of the Head Law Librarian.
• Contribute to the law library website.
• Produce legal information handouts for patrons.
• Perform other duties as required.