Salary: $23.77 – $36.89 Hourly / $49,631.76 – $77,026.32 Annually
Location: Minnesota Judicial Center – St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Law Library
Job Number: 05279
Closing date and time: 3/21/2019 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Description
The Minnesota State Law Library is pleased to announce an opening for a Public Services Librarian. This is a permanent full time position performing professional library work. Work involves responsibility for performing a wide range of professional library tasks and may involve providing work direction to paraprofessionals, interns or volunteers. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of a Library Division Supervisor.
Example of Duties
• Provide reference services in person, via email and live chat, and at off-site locations.
• Participate in the ongoing development and maintenance of the library’s online presence: website, LibGuides, and social media.
• Assist with monthly self-help clinics and continuing education programs (CLEs).
• Work on special projects, as needed.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 3 years of experience conducting legal research is required.
• Candidates with a J.D. will be strongly preferred.
• Experience maintaining a website is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a law library is strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in Library Science from (or current enrollment in) an ALA accredited school is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong customer-service focus.
• Experience performing print and online legal research.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of patrons.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: $23.77 – $36.89 per hour ($49,632 – $77,026 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, pretax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Visit www.mn.gov/mmb.seig / for benefits information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2019; 11:59pm
TO APPLY: Apply online at www.mncourts.gov. Attach a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position. If you have any questions, call 651-205-4439.
It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR, [email protected].
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.
EOE
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