Working at the Georgetown Law Library
The Georgetown Law Library offers employees a collegial, diverse, and responsive work environment, ample opportunity for engagement, generous salaries and development support, and a dynamic setting for career progression. The five-story Williams Law Library was named in honor of distinguished Georgetown Law alumnus Edward Bennett Williams (Class of 1944).
Benefits & Compensation
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that comprises a valuable part of your total compensation including:
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Retirement plans include a defined contribution plan for all faculty, staff and academic employees working at least 20 hours or more per week and funded by employee and University contributions. Voluntary contribution retirement plans are also available.
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Medical and dental coverage through national insurance plans.
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Tuition benefits – Georgetown University provides 90% tuition benefits for employees for Georgetown courses starting the semester following one year of continuous full-time service. After three years of continuous full time-service, tuition at other accredited colleges or universities is partially covered for the employee’s dependents in degree programs.
Professional Development
The Law Library offers generous support for career and professional development, including:
- Memberships – fully paid memberships in professional associations for librarians and full or partial support for staff memberships.
- Conference support – release time and financial support for attendance at association conferences. Typical conferences include AALL Annual Meeting, Computers in Libraries, Ex Libris Users Group of North America (ELUNA) annual meeting, ASIL Annual Meeting.
- Training programs – release time and full support for local training programs and as funds are available for those involving travel.
Community Life
The Georgetown Law community values personal as well as professional development.
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You can strengthen your body at the on-campus Sport & Fitness Center.
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Soothe your mind and soul with activities through Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
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Bank with PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union and PNC Bank.
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The campus Early Learning Center is accredited by NAEYC and serves toddlers through preschool aged children with both full-time and drop-in care Monday through Friday.
Washington Area
The campus is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. near Capitol Hill, the National Mall, and Smithsonian Museums, and is Metro accessible. Dining and entertainment can be found within walking distance:
- Union Station
- Capital One Arena
- D.C. Convention Center
- Chinatown
- Movie theaters:
- Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14, 707 7th St. NW
- Landmark’s E-Street Cinema, 555 11th Street NW
Via Metro you can access:
- Shopping at Pentagon City, Va.
- Dining, movie theaters, and shopping in Dupont Circle, D.C.
- National Zoo, D.C.
- Dining, Arena Stage, night clubs at Southwest Water Front, D.C.
- Baseball at Nationals Park & Soccer at Audi Field, D.C.