Public Services Librarian (Part-Time) – Minnesota Judicial Branch

Company Name: Minnesota Judicial Branch
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Country: United States
Job Category: Legal – Legal Services
Position type: Part Time
City: St. Paul
State: Minnesota
Zip Code: 55155
Reference number: 03885
Job Id #: 11156875
Date Posted: May 17, 2017

DESCRIPTION:
The Minnesota State Law Library is pleased to announce an opening for a Public Services Librarian.  This is a permanent part-time position working 25 hours a week performing professional library work. Work involves responsibility for performing a wide range of professional library tasks and may involve providing work direction to paraprofessional, interns or clerical employees. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a Library Division Supervisor.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
• Provide reference service for at least two 4 hour shifts per week. This may include live chat and off-site locations.
• Coordinate and prepare for review Minnesota Justice Series volumes.
• Oversee and coordinate the library’s overdue book functions.
• Provide backup to the library’s inter-library loan function.
• Work on other special projects, as needed.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Experience performing print and online legal research
• Ability to work with a diverse group of patrons
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school is required (or MLIS/MLS candidate with a Juris Doctorate).
• At least 1-3 years law library experience is required. Professional experience is preferred.
• Candidates with a J.D. will be strongly preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SALARY RANGE: $22.41- $34.78 per hour.

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, pretax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.  Visit https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/ for benefits information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  June 7, 2017 5:00 p.m.

TO APPLY: Apply online at http://www.mncourts.gov/.  Please attach resume and cover letter.
Minnesota Judicial Branch
Human Resources, Rm. 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.

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