Job Title: Outreach Librarian
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 12/09/16 4:30 PM Central Time
Salary: $22.41 – $34.78 Hourly
$46,792.08 – $72,620.64 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Minnesota Judicial Center – St. Paul, Minnesota
The Minnesota State Law Library is pleased to announce an opening for an Outreach Librarian. This is a newly-created, permanent full time position performing professional library work. This person will be responsible for increasing the law library’s outreach and collaboration with stakeholders and diverse prospective library users. The goal of library outreach is to connect with the community in a meaningful way that raises awareness of the law library and encourages future interactions with the library. The Outreach Librarian reports directly to the State Law Librarian and works collegially with all staff.
Example of Duties:
- Develop and implement outreach programs and promotional materials.
- Coordinate library’s self-help clinics, CLE offerings, and special events.
- Plan, coordinate and present training for attorneys, students, librarians, and the general public.
- Manage the compilation of the law library’s newsletter.
- Provide reference desk service one shift per week.
- Serve as a liaison to professional associations and other organizations.
- Plan and coordinate exhibits in law library.
- Work on special projects, as needed.
- May be required to attend community events outside of regular business hours.
- Some occasional travel outside of the metro area may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Self-motivated and detail-orientated
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently, strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Strong customer-service focus
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with a diverse group of patrons
Typical Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school (or enrollment in a program) is required.
- Experience teaching and/or presenting at a professional level is required.
- At least 2 years of legal research experience is required.
- Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a law library strongly preferred.
- Reference experience, particularly legal reference is strongly preferred.
- Experience with design software is helpful.
Supplemental Information:
SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS: $46,792 – $72,620 annually
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Visit www.mn.gov/mmb.segip/ for benefits information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. December 9, 2016
TO APPLY: Apply online at www.mncourts.gov. No calls to the library, please.
Minnesota Judicial Branch
Human Resources Recruiting, Room G08
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55155
It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
EOE
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