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Job Details for Library Technician

Court Name/Organization Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Location Chicago, IL
Opening and Closing Dates 12/09/2025 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 25-1 to CL 25-61
Salary $54,654 - $88,808
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/pages/LandingPage.php?page=employment-information
Announcement Number 2026-3
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

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. The Library Technician position is located in Chicago.

The Library Technician supports public services and technical services operations in the library. The incumbent reports to library administration, the Associate Circuit Librarian and Circuit Librarian.

Representative Duties:

  • The incumbent will staff the reference desk and provide assistance to library visitors including court staff and public patrons.
  • Work with the Technical Services Librarian to create purchase orders and communicate with vendors.
  • Maintain CALR password records by adding/removing judicial externs as they arrive/depart the court.
  • Conduct online searches to arrange for and maintain records of interlibrary loans.
  • Library stack maintenance, including shelving, shifting, discarding books and shelf-reading.
  • Assist with the disposal and excess program.
  • Assists the Technical Services Librarian with inventories.
  • Edit serial prediction records.
  • Process new books and library materials (check-in, receiving, filing, etc.)
  • Assist with basic research and services to court staff, including helping people find library materials.
  • Maintain record of circulating materials within the court.
  • Recommend improvements to operations and notify librarians of workflow problems.
  • Communicate professionally with court staff and non-court staff visitors.
  • Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy and Judiciary Procurement Program Procedures regarding procurement practices.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years of progressively responsible library experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL 24 level.
  • Familiarity with Library of Congress Call Number system.
  • Experience with an Integrated Library System.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle moderate to heavy lifting and pulling/pushing carts.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Law library experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Employee Benefits

Benefits include eleven paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (401k), Benefits also include optional participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI), Flexible Benefits Program, and Dental and Vision Insurance. Limited telework options are available. Information can be found on the court’s website under Human Resources.

Miscellaneous

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. The Library Technician position is located in Chicago.

The Library Technician supports public services and technical services operations in the library. The incumbent reports to library administration, the Associate Circuit Librarian and Circuit Librarian.

Representative Duties:

  • The incumbent will staff the reference desk and provide assistance to library visitors including court staff and public patrons.
  • Work with the Technical Services Librarian to create purchase orders and communicate with vendors.
  • Maintain CALR password records by adding/removing judicial externs as they arrive/depart the court.
  • Conduct online searches to arrange for and maintain records of interlibrary loans.
  • Library stack maintenance, including shelving, shifting, discarding books and shelf-reading.
  • Assist with the disposal and excess program.
  • Assists the Technical Services Librarian with inventories.
  • Edit serial prediction records.
  • Process new books and library materials (check-in, receiving, filing, etc.)
  • Assist with basic research and services to court staff, including helping people find library materials.
  • Maintain record of circulating materials within the court.
  • Recommend improvements to operations and notify librarians of workflow problems.
  • Communicate professionally with court staff and non-court staff visitors.
  • Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy and Judiciary Procurement Program Procedures regarding procurement practices.

Application Info

Consideration will only be given to those individuals who apply through the court’s online applicant tracking system and provide a resume and cover letter. Priority given to applications received by Jan. 5, 2026. Position open until filled. 

Due to the anticipated large response to this announcement, only those interviewed will be notified of the selection outcome. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without written notice to applicants. Travel expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Please note that this position is covered by the Fair Chance Act and does not require 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.

The selected candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic updates. 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.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.