Author: Baylee Suskin

POSITION: Library Assistant (#26L03)
LOCATION: Denver, Colorado
TYPE: Full-time and permanent with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: health, dental, vision, and life, insurance; annual and sick leave and paid holidays; retirement and a retirement savings and investment plan (TSP); potential student loan forgiveness, and the judiciary’s supplemental benefits.
SALARY RANGE: CL 22 ($36,335- $59,046). Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
OPENED: February 6, 2026
CLOSED: Open until filled. Applications reviewed as received.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Library Assistant reports to the Technical Services and Acquisitions Librarian, assisting in library operations supporting the Technical Services department and other circuit-wide library services as needed.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The responsibilities of this role include front desk coverage and administrative duties for the library. The position also supports document delivery through scanning and routing materials within Denver, while performing general shipping, receiving, and tracking duties. The Library Assistant is responsible for link checking, shelf reading and inventory, assisting librarians as needed, processing excess lists, and operating a multi-line phone system to support daily communications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Demonstrate a desire for development through required continuing education and training.
• Experience using multi-line phone systems and Microsoft Office suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous library or administrative experience.
  

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, resume and Application for Judicial Employment (AO 78) to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov. Indicate #26L03 in the subject line. Applications that do not include all required materials will not be considered.

https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP seeks a Research Analyst to join our Library research team, ideally to be based out of our Denver office, with a hybrid, remote work model. The Research Analyst works with other members of the Library Services Department to meet the information needs of attorneys and staff in all office locations, and reports to the Library Manager. The position is full-time, working 5 days per week.

As a Research Analyst, you will provide research support to lawyers, paralegals, and all firm staff. You must be able to quickly evaluate all research inquiries to determine the best methods and resources necessary to complete each request. You will prioritize requests, analyze results, compile answers, and communicate research findings in a clear and concise manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs legal, general and business research for attorneys, paralegals and support staff, using a variety of electronic and print resources. This can include both quick and in-depth, complex case, statute, legislative history, IP, news, public records and company research. Knowledge of Colorado and natural resource law research is a plus.
• Showcase strong research skills including an ability to think critically about research tools, conduct cost-effective and efficient research, compile research results, summarize data, and communicate methodology and results clearly
• Analyzes legal and non-legal resources and communicates findings in a clear, concise manner.
• Identifies electronic resources on Firm’s intranet and those in the print collection and develops research strategies for attorneys and other staff members.
• Provides assistance to users of both physical and electronic library resources.
• Assists with collection development by evaluating new digital resources and assessing attorney information needs and usage patterns.
• Conducts library orientations and assists in research training programs.
• Assists with development of documentation and training materials for library research and electronic resource instruction programs.
• Routinely bills time for reference/research.
• Manages distribution of electronic newsletters and ensures updating of titles in physical collections in office libraries.
• Assists in content upkeep for the library’s intranet page.
• Participates in projects that increase the value of our research and information services to the Firm.
• Stays current with new and developing trends in research, technology and competitive intelligence.
• Travel to other offices as needed.
• Performs other special projects or duties as assigned.

Find out more and apply online at https://apply.bhfs.com/viRecruitSelfApply/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=3&FilterJobCategoryID=2&FilterJobID=419

Position Summary

This part-time (twenty hours per week) position reports to the Head of Technical Services and is responsible for day-to-day support of the Westminster Law Library’s technical services operations. The core duties of the position include work in acquisitions/purchasing/invoicing, budget monitoring, physical material processing and copy cataloging, e-resource management, interlibrary loan, and additional duties and projects as assigned.

This is a non-benefitted position, not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the day-to-day technical services functions of the law library, including acquisitions/purchasing/invoicing, physical material processing and copy cataloging, e-resource management, statistics collection, and interlibrary loan. This includes helping to create new policies and procedures and adjust existing ones, when appropriate.
• Work with the Head of Technical Services to help support any technical services tasks done by student workers.
• Work with proficiency in the library management system, including the acquisitions, cataloging, and fulfillment modules.
• Work closely with the Head of Technical Services in areas such as technical services planning, budgeting, monitoring, and assessment.
• Participate in the law library’s collection development efforts and collection-related projects in a time of changing collection priorities.
• Stay abreast of new developments in library technical services.
• Provide high-quality service at a combined circulation and reference desk, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in next-generation library systems, especially Ex Libris’ Alma, or a demonstrated potential for rapid growth into such skills.
• Experience in technical services work – such as acquisitions/purchasing/invoicing. physical material processing/copy cataloging, and e-resource management – or a demonstrated potential for rapid growth into such skills.
• A strong commitment to innovation, including comfort with e-resource management, as well as library-related or other relevant technologies or a demonstrated potential for rapid growth into such skills. This includes an interest in and enthusiasm for emerging trends in library technical services.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills pertaining to the organization and accessibility of legal information.
• Proficiency in tracking, analyzing, and projecting financial information or a demonstrated potential for rapid growth into such skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships both inside and outside of the Law Library. This also includes the ability to work flexibly with faculty, students, staff, and legal information vendors.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, timeliness, and dependability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in the evolving landscape of legal information.
• A strong customer service orientation.
• An ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in technical services.
• Relevant prior work experience in an academic library.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to lift 20 pounds.
• The ability to unpack and shelve books.
• The ability to push carts of books.

Work Schedule: To be determined in consultation with the Head of Technical Services.

Application Deadline: For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4pm (MST) January 5, 2026.

Hourly Rate: The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.

Apply Here: Library Technical Services Specialist (Part-Time) | University of Denver

The William A. Wise Law Library at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks candidates for the position of Collection Services and Research Librarian.

Sitting at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado offers an unmatched blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture. Known for its world-class outdoor activities, thriving food scene, and dynamic arts and cultural community, Boulder provides an exceptional quality of life and is just a short drive from Denver.

The full position description is posted here. This position enjoys a hybrid work schedule, and the salary range is $90,000-$110,000.

Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, a M.L.S. / M.I.S from an ALA-accredited institution, and two years of law library experience.

Applications are due by Monday, January 5, 2026.

Job Posting: Collection Services and Research Librarian

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The U.S. Courts Library – Tenth Circuit is currently accepting applications for a Library Technician in our Cheyenne location. The library system serves all federal courts within the jurisdiction of the Tenth Circuit, including a headquarters branch based in Denver, CO, and branches in Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Utah. The Library Technician based in Cheyenne reports to the Branch Librarian for Kansas and Wyoming, assisting in library operations supporting the Cheyenne location while assisting in circuit-wide library services as needed. This permanent position is part-time, not to exceed 16 hours weekly.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of critical tasks within the Cheyenne library. Key duties include: ready reference, collection maintenance and filing, supporting chambers collections, and overseeing other projects as assigned. This position plays an active role in identifying format changes and closing out discontinued serials in the Cheyenne location. The individual will also undertake various administrative tasks assigned by the Branch Librarian.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent. Willingness to work in an ever-changing environment and follow through with required continuing education and development. Experience utilizing multi-line phone systems, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Pro is required.

SALARY RANGE: CL 24 ($44,259 –$71,932) RUS Pay Table. Compensation is prorated from a full-time salary; position is limited to 16 hours per week.
OPEN DATE: September 22, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled. Preference given to applications received by October 13, 2025. Applications reviewed as received.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter, resume, and Application for Judicial Employment – AO78, as a single PDF to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov. Application available at https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs. Subject line should reference vacancy announcement #25L09.

The Branch Librarian for the Utah Libraries manages and maintains law libraries and provides research and reference services to federal judges and judiciary staff in the Salt Lake City courthouses and throughout the District of Utah. 

For the full announcement and application instructions, please view the attachment below.

 Branch Librarian UT 2025 (Revised & Re-opened).pdf

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Branch Librarian for the Utah Libraries manages and maintains law libraries and provides research and reference services to federal judges and judiciary staff in the Salt Lake City courthouses and throughout the District of Utah. The Branch Librarian works with the Circuit Librarian and other Research and Reference Librarians circuit-wide to develop and deliver training and educational programs to court staff and to provide online reference and research services (including Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, OCLC, SIRSI ILS, and the judiciary intranet). The librarian is expected to perform outreach, be comfortable with emerging technologies, improve access to online databases and Internet resources, and provide training. The librarian may perform chambers collection maintenance, as needed. The librarian works as part of a collaborative team on library-wide issues and projects with other librarians in the Circuit. Additional duties as assigned. This position reports to the Associate Circuit Librarian in Denver. This permanent position is up to three-quarters time and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Travel within the circuit may be required.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution and at least three years of professional law library experience. A JD from an ABA-accredited law school is not required but is strongly preferred.

Applicants should have solid online research skills (including Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet) and familiarity with both print and electronic resources; experience working with instructional technology and multi-media formats; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including willingness to make presentations, conduct training sessions, and work in a team environment.

For the full announcement and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs

The University of Denver is looking for an energetic, forward-thinking person to join our team as our new Head of Technical Services, a faculty role in the University Libraries series! Our small and highly collaborative team does sophisticated work to support the program of legal education and faculty research work at an R-1 institution. This is an ideal role for a library professional who is interested in leading innovation and contributing meaningfully to legal education. And, of course, you get to live with the mountains in your backyard in one of America’s most beautiful states.

Faculty appointments at the University of Denver are subject to the Policies and Procedures Relating to Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure, and the University of Denver has a comprehensive benefits package.

If this is you, please apply! The full job posting is available through Jobs@DU, and candidates must apply online by 4:00 PM (MDT) on Friday, July 18, through Jobs@DU to be considered.

The University of Denver is looking for an energetic, forward-thinking person to join our team as our newest Research Librarian!  

If you are interested in having a key role in pioneering new approaches to patron service, legal research instruction, and faculty research work at an R-1 institution, our small and highly collaborative team may be just the right fit. 

This position also includes the chance to teach in a unique, well-supported, and phenomenally popular Certificate in Legal Research program along with credit-bearing legal research classes developed specifically to support the needs of our practice-oriented law students. Last fall alone, 199 1L students graduated from our basic certificate program – an all-time high. We hope the candidates who apply bring strong voices and new ideas to the table as we work to shepherd this program into its next phase, including a focus on keeping the workload manageable for our teaching team now that demand is so high. 

What’s more, this search welcomes applications from dual-degreed candidates, as well as JD-holding candidates who are currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited MLS program or are willing to commit to doing so at the University of Denver once they are eligible for tuition remission. For more specifics, please see the job posting language. And, of course, you get to live with the mountains in your backyard in one of America’s most beautiful states. 

If this is you, please apply! The full job posting is available through the AALL Career Center at https://careers.aallnet.org/jobs/view/research-librarian/78600783/ or via Jobs@DU at https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498044/research-librarian-westminster-law-library. Candidates must apply online by 4:00 PM (MDT) on Friday, June 27, through Jobs@DU to be considered. 

The U.S. Courts Library – Tenth Circuit is currently accepting applications for a Library Technician in our Denver Location. The library system serves all federal courts within the jurisdiction of the Tenth Circuit, including a headquarters branch based in Denver, CO, and branches in Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Utah. The Library Technician reports to the Technical Services and Acquisitions Librarian, assisting in library operations supporting the Technical Services department while assisting in circuit-wide library services as needed. This permanent position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package. For the full announcement and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs

POSITION: Part-Time Branch Librarian, Utah Federal Court Libraries, Salt Lake City, UT

SALARY RANGE: CL 28/01 ($70,894) – CL 28/61 ($115,213)

OPEN DATE: March 12, 2025

CLOSING DATE: April 20, 2025. Applications reviewed as received.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Branch Librarian for the Utah Libraries manages and maintains law libraries and provides research and reference services to federal judges and judiciary staff in the Salt Lake City courthouses and throughout the District of Utah. The Branch Librarian works with the Circuit Librarian and other Research and Reference Librarians circuit-wide to develop and deliver training and educational programs to court staff and to provide online reference and research services (including Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, OCLC, SIRSI ILS, and the judiciary intranet). The librarian is expected to perform outreach, be comfortable with emerging technologies, improve access to online databases and Internet resources, and provide training. The librarian may perform chambers collection maintenance, as needed. The librarian works as part of a collaborative team on library-wide issues and projects with other librarians in the Circuit. Additional duties as assigned. This position reports to the Associate Circuit Librarian in Denver. This permanent position is up to three-quarters time and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; JD from an ABA-accredited law school (strongly preferred); at least three years of professional law library experience; solid online research skills (including Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet) and familiarity with both print and electronic resources; experience working with instructional technology and multi-media formats; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including willingness to make presentations, conduct training sessions, and work in a team environment. Additional duties as assigned. Travel within the circuit may be required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicants must be U.S. citizen or actively seeking citizenship. . Excepted service appointments are “at will” and may be terminated by either the court or the employee at any time. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter, resume, and Application for Judicial Employment as a single PDF, if possible, to HR@ca10.uscourts.gov.

Application available at https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs. Subject line should reference vacancy announcement #25L03.