Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator

$89,488 - $145,507 (CL 28)

San Francisco, CA

The Ninth Circuit Court Libraries are currently accepting applications for the position of Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator at our San Francisco Headquarters location. This unique position combines branch library leadership, collection management, and archives coordination in one of the nation's largest court library systems.

The Ninth Circuit Library system serves all the federal courts within the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit, including more than 400 judges in the Circuit, district, and bankruptcy courts. The Library system includes a Headquarters Library in San Francisco and approximately 20 staffed branch locations.

The Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator is based at the Ninth Circuit Headquarters Library at the James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, CA. The position supervises two paraprofessional library staff and works collaboratively with library staff throughout the Ninth Circuit. The position is responsible for managing the Headquarters Library print collection and overseeing the physical archives housed at the Browning Courthouse.

In addition, the Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator leads efforts to identify, preserve, organize, and promote access to materials documenting the history of the Court and participates in digital archives initiatives. As a member of the Headquarters Branch Library team, the position also provides research and reference service, staffs the service desk, supports outreach efforts, and assists library users onsite.

The successful candidate will join a team of librarians located throughout the Ninth Circuit who are committed to developing innovative resources and services for our users and will have the opportunity to participate in systemwide activities and initiatives.

• Supervises library paraprofessional staff and archive volunteers
• Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Headquarters Library, including scheduling service desk hours and facilitating library access for judges, court staff, and other library users
• Oversees the Headquarters Library print collection, including collection development and maintenance, weeding projects and book shifts
• Works as a team member in coordinating services with other branch libraries throughout the Circuit

• Coordinates, administers, and advises on all aspects of identifying, organizing, preserving, and providing access to court records, judges' papers, artifacts, and other materials of historical significance to the Circuit.
• Oversees the physical archives of the Court and participates in digital archives and preservation initiatives.
• Serves as a professional resource to members of the judiciary, the bar, historians, and members of the public researching the Court's historical materials
• Advises judges regarding the disposition of personal papers and artifacts
• Creates finding aids, research guides, and other tools to facilitate access to historical materials.
• Coordinates with and acts as liaison to the National Archives and Records Administration, the Federal Judicial Center, the Ninth Circuit Historical Society, museums, and other historical organizations
• Researches, develops, and obtains permissions for displays and exhibits relating to the Court's history
• May assist with the development and production of oral histories relating to the Court

• Provides legal and non-legal research and reference services for judges, court staff, and other library users, including regular staffing of the service desk
• Works as a team member supporting Library current awareness and other information delivery services
• May develop library promotional materials and research guides
• May conduct orientations, trainings, presentations, tours and other educational and outreach activities
• May serve on local court committees and/or on Circuit-wide or national library committees and working groups
• May participate in local bar activities and/or partner with other librarians or agencies on court related projects
• May support civic education initiatives

• M.L.S. degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library school
• Two years of professional law library experience
• One year of archives experience
  
  Excellent research skills
• Knowledge of library, archives, and knowledge management concepts, principles, and practices
• Experience working with people at all levels; effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude for performing functions requiring a high degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize demands from multiple users
• Ability to travel occasionally to other locations within the Circuit and the judiciary
• Ability to handle occasional moderate to heavy physical activity

• Four years of progressively responsible library experience
• Two years of…