Circuit Law Librarian - Central (Dedham)

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Salary Notes\: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

Departmental Mission Statement\: The Trial Court Law Libraries provide timely, efficient access to current and historical law-related information in an impartial and respectful manner to anyone in need of legal information.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE\:

Notes\: This circuit position requires travel and entails working in multiple locations, including the Norfolk, Worcester, Lowell, and Middlesex Law Libraries, and will be based in the Norfolk Law Library (Dedham).

Position Summary\: Provides legal information and guidance in accessing information to library visitors including judges, court staff, lawyers, and the general public, using various research sources, including electronic and print. Assists visitors in navigating the court system and court procedures. Assesses quickly and efficiently what a visitor actually needs.

Supervision Received\: Works under the direction of the Head Law Librarian at the law library location to which they may be assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities\:

• Provides legal information and reference assistance in person, by telephone, email and chat.
• Assists walk in clients and replies to calls and emails to answer questions about services of the Law Library.
• Acquaints visitors with the collection organization, material and offered services.
• Facilitates patrons’ use of library resources, electronic and print.
• Responds to multiple court or law related reference questions.
• Travels to various court locations as assigned to provided law library services.
• Assesses needs of the local legal community and develops weak areas of the collection, making recommendations to the Head Law Librarian.
• Removes outdated materials and retains materials that have historical significance under direction of Head Law Librarian.
• Provides coverage of library in absence of Head Law Librarian .
• Trains and supervises Law Library Assistants under direction of Head Law Librarian.
• Contributes to law library website.
• Produces handouts about the law for patron consumers.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Competencies\:

Ethics and Values\: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.
Mission Driven\: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.
Professional Development\: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording those opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.
Customer Service\: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
Applied Knowledge\: Demonstrates the core competencies and specialized competencies in the areas of library management; reference, research and client services; information technology; collection development, cataloging and teaching as outlined in the AALL Competencies of Law Librarianship.
Commitment to Diversity\: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Collaboration\: Works with others cooperatively, demonstrating a willingness to be a team player, and contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.
Ethics and Values\: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.