REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
– Using print and electronic sources, performs legal and non-legal research and reference services for judges, court personnel, branch libraries and other library users.
– Works as a team member in development of web-based and other electronic information delivery services.
– Provides education and training to court staff on WestlawNext, Lexis Advance, Bloomberg Law, and other research sources.
– Develops training materials, library promotional materials, and research guides.
– For CL-27: Assists in collection development as well as acquisitions and/or cataloging.
– For CL-28: Develops collection; performs all required acquisitions functions for library and chambers collections; catalogs library collection; manages budget for collections and library operations.
– Works as a team member in coordinating services with other branch libraries throughout the circuit.
– Performs interlibrary loan transactions for court personnel.
– Other duties and projects as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
– M.L.S. degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library school.
– For CL-27: One year of related specialized experience.
– For CL-28: One year of professional law library experience equivalent to a CL-27. (Work performed at the CL-28 level is more complex and requires more independent responsibility.)
– Ability to travel to court locations within the District of Northern California and the circuit.
– Ability to handle occasional moderate to heavy physical activity.
– Applicant must be a United States citizen or eligible to work for the federal government.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
– Two years of professional law library experience.
– Demonstrated skills in reference and legal research.
– Experience with an Integrated Library System.
– Experience in the development of SharePoint or other web-based information delivery services.
– J.D. degree.
– Practical experience in acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services.
– Aptitude for performing functions requiring a high degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail.
– Ability to work as a solo librarian and to prioritize demands from multiple users.
– Experience working with people at all levels; effective oral and written communication skills.
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Salary range for CL-27: $57,845 – $72,303 (expected starting range); $57,845 – $93,990 (full range) Salary range for CL-28: $69,320 – $86,663 (expected starting range); $69,320 – $112,678 (full range)
Internal Number: 2017-3-USCA9Lib
