Law Librarian @ Department of State Division of Library and Information Services, State Library of Florida

Posted by Leila Gibradze on

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Six years of direct professional experience OR Master’s degree.
  • At least one year of professional library experience.

PREFERENCES:

  • Master’s degree in library/information science, archives or public history.
  • Has a Juris Master’s or Juris Doctorate.
  • Proficiency in legal research databases, legal terminology knowledge, and strong reference skills.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for maintenance of the Capitol Branch, a legislative/legal library. Acts as the solo librarian at that location. Performs circulation and interlibrary loan activities. Participates in maintaining the catalog and weeding and binding of the collection.
  • Provides complex reference and research services as requested by state agency personnel and the general public. Provides complex on-line searches of multiple database services for bibliographic citations and full-text articles on subjects requested by patrons. Assists users in research directing their use of multiple sources and collections. Utilizes materials in all formats from all collections.
  • Promotes the library and services, especially related to the Capitol Branch, through presentations, webinars, tours and other types of targeted communication.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of library and information science.
  • Ability to provide reference and research services to library users.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
  • Knowledge of automated library systems and ability to work with a variety of computer applications
  • Ability to lift and process boxes of books that may weigh up to 20 pounds.
  • Ability to bend and reach to shelve materials.
  • Ability to climb and descend stairs.
  • Willingness to push loaded book trucks.

 

How to Apply:

Submit application, cover letter and resume at https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-Library-Program-Specialist-45000241-FL-32301/1391861900/

Closing Date: 06/08/2026