Vacancy Announcement

From: Betsy Knauff (Betsy_Knauff@lb9.uscourts.gov)
Date: Fri Oct 06 2000 - 15:45:44 PDT


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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Search resumed. Position open until filled.
First consideration will be given to applications
received by Thursday, November 9, 2000.
Candidates who previously applied do not need to
resubmit, but should send letter confirming interest.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
U.S. Courts Library - Los Angeles. Full time position.
Starting salary $41,596 - $50,736, depending on experience and
qualifications.

Representative Duties
Catalog and classify library materials; plan and execute
catalog conversion project; administer and maintain online
catalog. Assist with acquisitions and collection development.
Manage technical services operations and collection maintenance.
Oversight and guidance of technical assistants. Share some
 reference responsibilities. Perform administrative tasks and
other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
Required: M.L.S. degree from ALA-accredited institution or
equivalent credentials. Thorough knowledge of original and
copy cataloging, MARC standards, AACR2, and LC Classification
and Subject Headings. Experience in acquisitions and technical
services. Demonstrated initiative and responsibility,
organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as member of
a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong service orientation and ability to work with variety of
people at all levels. Desired: Experience with automated
library cataloging, acquisitions, and serials management systems.
Experience with standard word processing, spreadsheets, and
database management applications to support library activities.
Supervisory experience. Knowledge of legal and general information
materials and ability to provide reference service using print
and electronic resources. Law library experience.

Application
For application information, telephone 213-894-8901.
Submit cover letter and completed AO form 78 (4/98) or
cover letter and résumé with names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references (including two
most recent supervisors) to:

     Librarian
     United States Courts Library
     132 Roybal Federal Building
     255 East Temple Street
     Los Angeles, CA 90012

Applications may be sent via facsimile transmission to:
213-894-8906. Note that faxed documents must also
be submitted in paper format with an original signature.



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