Job Details for Acquisitions Librarian
| Court Name/Organization | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals |
| Overview of the Position | 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. This position is based at the Ninth Circuit Headquarters Library at the James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, CA. The position serves as the head of acquisitions for the Ninth Circuit Library system, providing specialized support for library systems, acquisitions, and planning and budget. The acquisitions unit supports the procurement of research materials for the headquarters library, the branch libraries, a number of shared library collections within the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit, and all federal judges and court units located throughout the circuit. |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 04/04/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 28 |
| Salary | $88,626 - $144,031 |
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Position Description
Representative Duties
- Serves as the head of the acquisitions unit, including managing acquisitions staff
- Manages orders, subscriptions, and cancellations of print and electronic resources, consistent with procurement guidelines, policies, and internal controls
- Assists in the negotiation and management of contracts and coordinates with vendors
- Troubleshoots and resolves system-wide acquisitions issues
- Maintains procurement files needed to comply with federal statutes and regulations
- Maintains Contracting Officer certification
- Track expenditures and forecasts legal research resource spending, including modeling various scenarios
- Runs spending reports as requested by the Circuit Librarian, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and other stakeholders
- Maintains and updates acquisitions policies and procedures
- Participates in Circuit Library and/or National Court Library committees and working groups
- Participates in internal and external audits
- Works closely with the ILS administrator to ensure the integrity of the system’s data and acquisitions functionality
- Occasional travel to other locations, meetings, and conferences
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- M.L.S. degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library school
- Two years library technical services experience, one year of which is law library technical services experience
- Familiarity with legal resource vendors
- Aptitude for performing functions requiring a high degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail
- Experience working with people at all levels; effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
- Proficiency with Windows-based applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams and with Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years law library acquisitions experience
- Experience with SirsiDynix Symphony ILS
- Government procurement experience, preferably with the federal government
- Budgeting experience
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in the development of SharePoint or other web-based information delivery systems.
Employee Benefits
Total Rewards
- Salary: depending on qualifications and experience
- Time off: 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter, 13 sick days accrued per year, 11 paid holidays
- Benefits:
- Federal pension plan and 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
- Other Perks: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, public transit subsidy, alternate work schedules, and reasonable work hours
Miscellaneous
Representative Duties
- Serves as the head of the acquisitions unit, including managing acquisitions staff
- Manages orders, subscriptions, and cancellations of print and electronic resources, consistent with procurement guidelines, policies, and internal controls
- Assists in the negotiation and management of contracts and coordinates with vendors
- Troubleshoots and resolves system-wide acquisitions issues
- Maintains procurement files needed to comply with federal statutes and regulations
- Maintains Contracting Officer certification
- Track expenditures and forecasts legal research resource spending, including modeling various scenarios
- Runs spending reports as requested by the Circuit Librarian, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and other stakeholders
- Maintains and updates acquisitions policies and procedures
- Participates in Circuit Library and/or National Court Library committees and working groups
- Participates in internal and external audits
- Works closely with the ILS administrator to ensure the integrity of the system’s data and acquisitions functionality
- Occasional travel to other locations, meetings, and conferences
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Application Info
Please submit a single PDF file through the court’s career portal that includes:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- At least three references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Next Steps
- Priority given to applications received by April 28, 2025
- Position open until filled
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.