Job Listings for Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. (LLSDC)

Collection Development Librarian, Law Library – Georgetown University Law Center

We are seeking candidates for a Collection Development Librarian. 

The Collection Development Librarian oversees collection development operations for U.S. materials to ensure that the Law Library’s collections support current and future educational and research activities of the students, faculty, and other patrons affiliated with the Law Center. They coordinate the activities of the library’s designated subject specialists and guide them in the application of collection development tools, policies, and principles; and serve as a principal resource for librarians, faculty, staff, and vendors on U.S. collection development issues, developing systems to work effectively with all groups. In consultation with the Library Director and others, they plan the library collection development strategy, and serve as the final decision maker for the majority of purchases of library materials and resources.

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How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter via the Georgetown University Human Resources Joblist website.  Preferably, these documents should be combined into a single PDF.  Application review will begin October 12, 2021.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Research Services Librarian - Georgetown Law Library

Georgetown Law Library is seeking candidates for the Research Services Librarian position. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Library Research Services, this position participates in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the library's research services which supports the research needs of the law center, focusing on the individual scholarly and educational pursuits of the law faculty and law center administration. Typical projects include case law and statutory research, annotated bibliographies, legislative history, and 50-state surveys.

Position open until filled.  Application review begins October 6th, 2021. Full description, posting, and application process available on the Georgetown Career Opportunities Website (Posting - JR10920). If you have questions about the position, please contact [email protected].    

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Law Librarian (Part-time, remote) - LAC Group

LAC Group is seeking a part-time Law Librarian to support an Agricultural Law Program for a large Federal Library in Beltsville, MD. The candidate will conduct legal research and reference while also providing operational support for the AgLaw Program. This position will average 20 hours per week and can be performed remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to information requests related to agriculture and food law
• Provide authoritative guidance on the development of content for the Agricultural Law Information website
• Provide oversight of AgLaw projects
• Promote the partnership and enhance the visibility of the collaboration’s information products

Qualifications:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited Institution (J.D. preferred)
• 5 years experience working as a law librarian
• Experience using specialized library applications, services, and information products
• Experience conducting specialized research and reference
• Preference will be given to candidates with agriculture or food law expertise

Research Analyst - LAC Group

LAC Group seeks a Research Analyst to be part of an experienced and talented research team for a diverse national law firm that can be located in any of their offices (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Washington DC or New York). This role will work independently as well as with a research team providing legal and other types of research to attorneys and staff.

The best candidates for the role will be dynamic individuals with good judgment who are deadline-oriented with the ability to work under pressure. This is a full-time benefited position and the hours for the position will be 10 AM – 6 PM PT (1 PM – 9 PM ET) as well as one weekend day per month (7 AM – 3 PM PT/10 AM – 6 PM ET)) which will earn a comp day in return.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research and analytics in legal, business and other subjects.
• Serve as practice, subject, and/or industry research specialist in areas aligned with the firm’s practice and business.
• Provide training on research strategies and resources as requested.
• Participate in collection development including new databases, websites and print material.
• Occasional evening and weekend coverage is required as part of team rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS from an ALA-accredited university and at least 2 years of experience in a research environment.
• Experience with industry research tools such as LexisNexis, WestLaw, Factiva, Cap IQ, Bloomberg, etc.
• Strong technical skills, including familiarity with SharePoint and MS Office

To apply, visit: https://lac.gp/3i3bZMz