Opportunities in Law Librarianship

Michele Masias Federal Law Librarian

Careers in Federal Law LibrariesInformation Session

July 23, 2011

Why a Federal job?

Opportunity to make a difference Wide range of opportunities & positions Jobs available throughout the world Stable career, pay and benefits Model of workplace diversity Federal service is public service

What are the types of law federal libraries?

Federal law librarians work in: Federal agencies Judicial libraries Legislative libraries

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How do I find a federal law librarian position?

Multitude of web tools and organizations to assist with your job search : USAJOBS Making the difference.org Google Group: Careers in Federal Libraries Presidential Management Fellows VetSucess Listservs & professional organizations Federal agency web sites Office of Personnel Management Network, network and network

USAJOBS

USAJOBS

Making the difference.org

Making the difference.org

Careers in Federal Libraries

Presidential Management Fellows Program

Veterans Success

Listservs

Federal agency web sites

Office of Personnel Management

Multitude of web tools and organizations to assist with your job search

Establish user accounts & subscribe to listservs Join professional organizations Investigate intern programs, practicum opportunities Network with librarians & federal employees

Get hired!

The best way to predict the future is to create it.Peter Drucker

Michele MasiasFederal Law Librarian

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