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Departmental Mission Statement:
The Court Services and Law Libraries Department is responsible for providing key court services to support the administration of justice and advance access to justice in the Trial Court. These services include the Court Service Centers, the Trial Court Law Libraries, and the Judicial Response System.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT LAW LIBRARIES:
The Trial Court Law Library System provides 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:
http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/law-lib/
Notes: This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Position Summary: Working in the Trial Court Law Libraries, part of the Court Services and Law Libraries Department, the Head Law Librarian administers all activities of a public law library within the Trial Court; is responsible for the fiscal planning and management of a library budget; performs professional library duties such as acquisition, cataloging and reference; performs the duties of a division manager (managerial duties) with emphasis on financial management and personnel supervision; ensures that the legal information needs of the library users are met, including the judiciary, court staff, members of the bar, self-represented litigants and the public; supervises supervises Circuit Law Librarians and Law Library Assistant(s), participates in system-wide activities such as long range planning, group purchasing and vendor negotiation, electronic library services, and special projects; acts as the Court Consolidated Law Book Program’s liaison to assigned courts; and performs related work as required.
Supervision Received: Work is performed under the direction of the Senior Manager of Law Libraries, and is evaluated for professional soundness and conformity to policy.
Duties:
Job Competencies: All applicants must be able, through the interview process, to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following areas:
Ethics and Values Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.
Mission Understands, upholds, and communicates the Trial Court missions.
Applied Knowledge Understands research, information services operations, specialized tools, applications, and
software, with some understanding of the various court departments and divisions.
Problem Solving Ability to successfully address data issues, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
Customer Service Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
Performance Measurement Understands the value and importance of performance measures as a basis for both individual and departmental assessments.
Commitment to Diversity Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied 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.
Continuous Learning Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving himself or herself through professional development
Minimum Requirements:
These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for a position of Head Law Librarian:
Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited library school and a minimum of three years full time experience in a professional capacity in a law library;
or Juris Doctor degree and four years in a Trial Court Law Library position;
or an equivalent combination of completed graduate level education and professional experience;
Employment with the Trial Court is contingent upon passage of a criminal record check.
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