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2026 Summer Assistant - Library - Technical Services and Special Collections

Judicial Branch
Supreme Court of the United States

Summary

This is a summer assistant position with the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Sunday, 03/01/2026, 11:59 PM ET

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$27.76 to - $27.76 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GG 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Summer
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SCOTUS-12867801-LIBTSSC
Control number
857767000

Duties

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  • The primary work assigned to the Summer Assistant consists of creating metadata for a complex collection of Supreme Court documents and performing some original cataloging.
  • The Summer Assistant will assist with a re-labeling / item record creation project focused on legal materials.
  • As time permits the Summer Assistant will have an opportunity to work with the Special Collections / Records and Briefs Librarian to assist in processing materials for the Collection.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
  • Employment is subject to completion of a successful background check.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Meet education requirements (see below).
  2. Demonstrated experience in working with special collections.
  3. Demonstrated cataloging or metadata experience, preferably in a library or legal office setting.
  4. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products.
  5. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing required.
  6. Availability for at least eight weeks.

Other Considerations:

  1. A law degree or work towards a J.D. is not required, but familiarity with special collections, the American legal system, and/or legal publishing will be helpful.

Education

Enrollment in a Master of Library Science degree program including completion of at least two metadata creation or traditional cataloging courses that included RDA and, if not graduated, at least two semesters completed towards a library degree.

Additional information

Summer Assistants are temporary staff members. Appointments are for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 13 weeks. Summer Assistants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit to Summer Assistants.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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.

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