Librarian Job at Department of Justice, San Diego County, CA

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  • Department of Justice
  • San Diego County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

If you love a challenge, enjoy research, and are looking for an environment that values creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, this could be the position for you! We are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated and hard-working individual who successfully works in a team environment to provide exceptional service to the Department of Justice, Law Library Services.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the San Diego library. Oversees all aspects of acquisitions, serials control, and library maintenance for the San Diego library, including updating, review and maintenance of catalog databases, check-in and processing, loose-leaf filing, stack maintenance, and evaluation of library holdings and obsolete materials. Provides reference and research assistance to the San Diego Attorney General’s staff, and legal staff statewide, including both traditional book research and computer assisted legal research, i.e. Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Courtlink, Intranet/Internet and other digital technologies. Responds to interlibrary loan and document delivery requests from the San Diego legal office staff. Assists with compilation of legislative histories for San Diego legal staff. Provides library and research orientation and training for new legal staff and law student interns. Coordinates and/or provides training for research materials in all formats.

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Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules. If you are interested in maintaining a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you!

Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-473472) and the title of the position in the “Examination of Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


  • Graduation from college or university and completion of a graduate degree from an accredited library school is highly desired.
  • Experience in a law library, special library, or familiarity with legal materials.
  • Good computer skills and knowledge of library and non-library computer skills including word processing, database management, online bibliographic systems, and online legal research (Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet).
  • Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with staff.
  • Demonstrate initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility
  • Ability to write and communicate effectively
  • Use of tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
  • Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate good attendance and punctuality

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

EXAMINATION LINK:

Please click on the link below to access the Librarian Exam Bulletin:

Please Note: You will not receive your examination results instantaneously. Your results will be accessible through your CalCareers account three (3) to six (6) weeks after the applicable cutoff date. Please check your CalCareers account to ensure timely receipt of communications

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • School Transcripts
  • Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job,

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