Branch Librarian

Overview

The Branch Librarian for the New Mexico manages and maintains law libraries and provides research and reference services to federal judges and judiciary staff throughout the District of New Mexico. This position supervises one full-time Library Technician, and reports to the Associate Circuit Librarian in Denver. The Branch Librarian works with the Circuit Librarian and other Research and Reference Librarians circuit-wide to develop and deliver training and educational programs to court staff and to provide online reference and research services (including Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, OCLC, SIRSI ILS, and the judiciary intranet).

• In addition to providing research and reference services, the Branch Librarian is expected to perform outreach, be comfortable with emerging technologies, improve access to online databases and Internet resources, and provide training.
• The librarian may perform chambers collection maintenance, as needed.
• The librarian works as part of a collaborative team on library-wide issues and projects with other librarians in the Circuit.
• Travel within the circuit may be required.

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• At least one year of professional law library experience.
• Solid online research skills (including Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet).
• Familiarity with both print and electronic resources and experience working with instructional technology and multi-media formats.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including willingness to make presentations, conduct training sessions, and work in a team environment.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Previous supervisory experience within a library.