Legal Research

The Law Library of Congress seeks a legal reference librarian with education and experience (1) providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clients in a large law library or similar legal information organization; and (2) creating, organizing and managing web content for dynamic Web sites. Qualified candidates with both Juris Doctor and Masters in Library/Information Science degrees from accredited universities with appropriate training and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful incumbent will demonstrate progressively responsible work experience or combination of education and work experience and proficiency in (1) providing concise and thorough oral and written research guidance utilizing creative methodologies to respond to complex inquiries; (2) applying a strong public service demeanor when providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clientele; (3) developing, organizing and managing legal and legislative collections (Web sites, blogs and online resources); (4) creating, organizing and managing legal and legislative content for dynamic Web sites; and (5) using time management skills to complete multiple time-sensitive assignments and projects.

Librarian (Law) (Vacancy #: 090038)

GS-1410-11 - $60,989.00 - $79,280.00

Promotion potential to GS-1410-13 -- $86,927.00 - $113,007.00

Law Library (Directorate of Law Library Services, Public Services Division)

Opening Date: April 20, 2009

Closing Date: May 20, 2009

For the entire job description and to apply for the position, see

http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=1539576 

Questions should be addressed to the Library of Congress Employment Office at (202) 707-5627.