Position Overview 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.
Required Qualifications M.L.S. degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library school. Two (2) years library technical services experience, one (1) 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 (3) 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.
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. 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.