What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at U.S. Courts?
Summary
ABOUT THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT LIBRARY: The library system serves all federal judges and court staff in the seven states of the Eighth Circuit. The Circuit library consists of a headquarters library in St. Louis and branch libraries. This position reports to the Branch Librarian for St. Louis, Missouri.
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This job is open to
The public
Duties
PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES: This position is responsible for front-line research triage, as well as the production and maintenance of the library's current awareness and user-facing information products and services. This position supports research librarians to ensure professional research capacity is preserved for substantive reference work.
Responsibilities include:
- Producing and editing recurring current-awareness products, including topical alerts for judges and chambers
- Administering the library's distribution lists, subscription topics, scheduling, and delivery schedules for a variety of publications
- Developing and maintaining research guides and online reference resources
- Maintaining the library's information delivery platform
- Developing and supporting administrative and service functions shared across the branch libraries
- Assisting with chambers and headquarters collections and space tasks
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Applicants must be United States citizens. The U.S. Courts Library is an equal opportunity employer. A background check, including fingerprinting, is required.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have a Master of Library Science (or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program) and a minimum of one year of professional library or comparable experience. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency using a wide variety of general research platforms (e.g., ERIC, EBSCOhost, ProQuest) or proficiency using a legal research platform (e.g., Lexis, Bloomberg Law, Westlaw). Candidates must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred candidates will have experience in a law, academic, or government library; experience providing user training; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple concurrent projects.
Education
See "Qualifications Required" section
Additional information
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Final interviews of selected candidates will be conducted in Saint Louis, Missouri, and applicants must pay their own travel expenses. All employees of the Judiciary are "at will" employees in the excepted service. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available to applicants for review upon request. Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. This position is eligible for limited telework. Available employee benefits include paid vacation days based on federal years of service, paid holidays, sick leave, health and life plans, long-term care insurance, Flexible Benefits Program, Federal Employees Retirement System, and Thrift Savings Plan.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
Working for the federal Judiciary includes a comprehensive total compensation package. Benefits include:
- Time Off: Paid annual, sick leave, and 11 federal holidays.
- Insurance: Comprehensive health (FEHB), life (FEGLI), dental, and vision programs.
- Financial Flexibilities: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and pre-tax benefits programs.
- Retirement: A three-tiered retirement plan featuring a federal pension (FERS) and the tax-advantaged Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
- Telework: Limited telework depending on the position.
Detailed information on employee programs is available at the official U.S. Courts Careers Benefits page https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.
Required Documents
All documents requested in application packet
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
TO APPLY: Submit letter and resume:
By email to ce8employment@ca8.uscourts.gov with the subject line "Application for # LIB202601".
By post addressed to:
Application for # LIB2026021 c/o Michelle Braun
U.S. Courts Library
111 S. 10th St., Rm. 26.325
St. Louis, MO 63102
Only those applications received by July 24, 2026, are assured consideration.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or fill the position, without any prior written or other notice. Resumes will be screened, and only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Agency contact information
Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse
111 South 10th St.
Suite 26.325
St. Louis, MO 63102-1116
US
Next steps
Resumes will be screened, and only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Overview
The successful candidate may be placed at a higher salary level, depending on qualifications, experience, and sufficiency of funds.
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