Job opening: Summer Assistant - Library - Research Services Department

Salary: $27 per hour

Published at: Feb 26 2024

Company: Supreme Court of the United States

Employment Type: Full-time

This is a summer position with the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Monday, 03/11/2024, 11:59 PM EST

Duties

The Summer Assistant in the Research Services Department of the Library will create and update research guides and bibliographies, work on weeding and collection development projects, and assist librarians with selected research questions. Depending on the assistant's educational background, additional duties and projects may be assigned.

Requirements

Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications: 1. Meet education requirements (see below). 2. Work experience, preferably in a library or legal office setting. 3. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively both orally and in writing required. 4. Availability for at least eight weeks.

Education

Enrollment in, or completion of, a Master of Library Science degree program including completion of at least one government documents or legal bibliography course -OR- successful completion of one year toward a law degree and library work experience.

Contacts

Address Supreme Court of the United States 1 First Street NE Washington, DC 20543 US
Name: Human Resources Office
Phone: (202) 479-3404
Email: [email protected]

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