Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ninth Circuit Court Libraries are seeking a Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator for their San Francisco Headquarters location. This role combines branch library leadership, collection management, and archives coordination within a large federal court library system. The position supervises two paraprofessional library staff and collaborates with librarians across the Ninth Circuit. Responsibilities include managing the Headquarters Library's print collection, overseeing the physical archives, and leading initiatives for identifying, preserving, organizing, and promoting access to historical court materials. The role also involves participating in digital archives initiatives, providing research and reference services, staffing the service desk, supporting outreach, and assisting library users. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to innovative resources and services and will have opportunities to engage in systemwide activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Four years of progressively responsible library experience
Two years of progressively responsible archives experience
Demonstrated skills in legal reference and research
Experience with digital archives software such as ArchivesSpace
Experience with archival processing
J.D. degree
Experience supervising personnel
Project management experience
Experience in the development of SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, LibGuides, or other web-based information delivery services
Practical experience in acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services
Skill determining the types of materials, regardless of format, that are of historical significance to the Court

Responsibilities

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
Other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter
13 sick days accrued per year
11 paid holidays
Federal pension plan
Optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)
Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans.
Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage
Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Public transit subsidy
Alternate work schedules
Reasonable work hours