Research Librarian Job at State of Ohio in Columbus

Job Description - Research Librarian (250000WD)

Organization

Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kelly Smith, kelly.smith@OhioAGO.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 21, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus

Compensation: commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Library Services

Technical Skills: Library Services

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

Job Description

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Chief Counsel and Litigation Services Section, is currently seeking an experienced Research Librarian with a passion for public service to join its Research and Library Services team. The chosen candidate will have strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills, a willingness and capacity to deal with multiple variables in unfamiliar contexts in a timely manner, and a willingness to work independently. The headquarters location is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio.

The successful candidate will perform the following duties, which include but are not limited to:

1. Standard Librarian duties, including resource evaluation, original cataloging, and providing online and in-person resource instruction for Attorney General staff.
2. Conduct effective reference interviews to determine information needs; research in a wide variety of fields (e.g., legal, medical, scientific, historic); examine backgrounds, assets, and publications of parties, witnesses, experts & vendors.
3. Participate in professional organizations, resource sharing, and take advantage of continuing education opportunities.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree

Job Skills: Library Services, Responsiveness, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking

Supplemental Information

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#: 25-02-024

Background Check Info

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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