Overview of the Position The Library of the U.S. Courts for the Seventh Circuit includes a headquarters library in Chicago and four branch libraries located in Milwaukee, Madison, South Bend, and Indianapolis. Our organization promotes creativity and innovation, and we are looking for a candidate with these qualities. The Satellite Librarian in Indianapolis is the only library staff member located in the Southern District of Indiana. The Satellite Librarian is based at the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse in Indianapolis and is the primary point of contact for federal judges, law clerks, and court staff in the Southern District of Indiana. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing library services, information, and materials to judges and judiciary staff throughout the Seventh Circuit. The Satellite Librarian provides research assistance and training to federal judges and court staff. The incumbent supports library operations and collection maintenance. The library is used by members of the bar and the public.
Provide legal and non-legal research assistance
Provide individual and group instruction both in-person and virtually
Create and participate in public relations and outreach efforts
Maintain the Indianapolis library collection
Participate in collection development and/or acquisitions
Take an active role in promoting library services and resources to judges, law clerks, and court staff
Contribute to newsletters, research guides, and web pages for patrons
Telework as determined by the needs of the Court and/or library management
Occasional travel to other libraries and courthouses within the Circuit
Other duties or special projects as assigned
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Education:
M.L.S. degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library school and either: one year of law library experience or
one year of legal research experience and one year of library experience
or
J.D. Degree and: one year of law library experience and
an additional year of library (law or other library) experience
For the CL 27: At least one year of professional law library experience performing research and providing instruction
For the CL 28: Two years of professional law library experience equivalent to a CL 27 (Work performance at the CL 28 level is more complex and requires more independent responsibility)
Instructional experience
Demonstrated skills in legal reference and research
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong customer service orientation
Aptitude for performing functions with a high degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail
Ability to be sole library staff member onsite
Comfort with learning and adapting to new technology
Ability to travel and telework when necessary or assigned
Exhibit professionalism by being reliable, timely, flexible, and collegial
Ability to handle occasional moderate to heavy lifting
Ability to work an 8-hour day between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET (Mon-Fri)
Preferred Qualifications:
JD from an ABA accredited law school
Two years of professional law library experience
Salary Range:
Indianapolis: CL 27 – CL 28 ($60,288 - $117,478), depending upon experience and educational qualifications
Application Info Please note that this position is not covered by the Fair Chance Act and requires that applicants provide criminal history information prior to receiving any conditional offer of employment. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.
Pursuant to the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, selection is contingent upon providing proof of being legally eligible to work in and for the United States. Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Closing Date:
Priority given to applications received by Sept. 9, 2026. Position open until filled.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
