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ASSOCIATE LAW LIBRARIAN

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE

Augusta, Maine

The Maine Legislature’s Law and Legislative Reference Library, a nonpartisan staff office of the Legislative Council, is seeking applicants for the position of full-time ASSOCIATE LAW LIBRARIAN. This position provides complex and diverse legal research to library patrons. It also oversees the library’s acquisitions operations, including ordering and processing new materials, creating and updating ILS records, submitting claims, and contributing to collections decisions. Employees in this position work in our Augusta library, are enthusiastic about public service and supporting the work of the Maine legislature, and conduct themselves in a highly confidential, professional, and nonpartisan manner. Overtime may be required during the legislative session.

Qualifications: A successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree of library science or is currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in library science; at least 3 years of library experience (technical services experience is preferred); proven competence using an ILS, various online research platforms, and print research materials; attention to detail; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $63,440.00 to $88,254.40. The bi-weekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits for full-time employees include $15.22 for dental insurance; 14.11% of employee’s pay towards retirement; and at least 85% ($494.07) of health insurance premiums. 

Application deadline is September 26, 2025. Submit your application, resume, and cover letter online through the Maine Legislature’s job opportunities website: https://legislature.maine.gov/execdir/job-opportunities/9281. Application questions may be directed to Amanda Goldsmith by phone at 207-287-1615.