This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Friday, 06/24/2022, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Friday, 06/24/2022, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
As a Statutory Officer of the Supreme Court of the United States (28 U.S.C. §674), the Librarian is a senior Court administrator with responsibility for managing the Supreme Court Library, its 27 employees and a collection of more than 600,000 volumes. The responsibilities of the position include direction of in-depth research; collection development in print and electronic formats; space planning and collection maintenance; the library's budget; and library technology planning and implementation that encompasses an integrated library system, in-house information products and databases, and a developing digitization program. The Librarian works with the Counselor to the Chief Justice, Clerk of the Court, Marshal of the Court, and Reporter of Decisions as one of five statutory Court officers. The Librarian reports to the Chief Justice and the Court.
At least ten years relevant managerial experience in a law library utilizing state of the art library information systems is required. Knowledge of academic or federal law libraries is preferred. The Librarian position requires excellent communication and leadership skills.
A law degree from an ABA accredited law school and a Masters in Library Science are required.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
The following documents are required:
You must also complete, print, and sign the OF-306, then upload it along with your resume and cover letter. These three documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 06/24/2022, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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