Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator
$89,488–$145,507 year
On-site · San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Branch Librarian and Archives Coordinator at the Ninth Circuit Library system oversees Headquarters Library operations, print collection management, and physical archives at the Browning Courthouse in San Francisco. Responsibilities include supervising two paraprofessional staff and archive volunteers, coordinating day-to-day operations and service desk access for judges and court staff, overseeing collection development and weeding, coordinating services with other branch libraries, administering archives workflows, identifying, organizing, preserving, and providing access to court records and historical materials, developing finding aids and research guides, liaising with organizations such as the National Archives and Records Administration and Federal Judicial Center, supporting research for judiciary, bar, historians, and the public, creating exhibits, and contributing to digital archives initiatives. The role may involve outreach, orientations, trainings, tours, and participation in court and circuit-level committees; the position requires an ML.S. and professional library/archives experience with strong research, communication, and organizational skills. Salary range is $89,488 to $145,507 and the posting notes possible benefits and time off.
Required Qualifications
- 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
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