Sacramento Superior Court Law Librarian

WHAT: The Sacramento County Public Law Library is seeking an experienced librarian to become a full-time member of the Law Library's support services team. The Court law librarian reports directly to the assistant director for support services. The Court law librarian’s work space is located in the Sacramento Superior Court’s Main Courthouse.

WHERE: The Sacramento Superior Court has five locations in Sacramento County. The main courthouse is located in downtown Sacramento at 720 Ninth Street. The Sacramento Superior Court has over 65 judicial officers. For more information regarding the Sacramento Superior Court visit www.saccourt.com.

HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Must be flexible with hours. There may be some weekend hours from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Ability to competently perform a full-range of law library duties; learn and use an integrated online library system; prepare clear, concise directions for law library work routines; understand and follow oral and written directions; perform routine serials check-in, ordering, pocket parting and loose leaf updating; transport books and boxes of books weighing up to 50 lbs; effectively communicate in English both written and verbally; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• As a member of the support services team, develops, implements, and maintains library services for the Sacramento Superior Court and performs any professional or para-professional duty essential to the achievement of effective library operations.
• Able to work self directed, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Provides reference service, as requested by Sacramento Superior Court employees by telephone, e-mail, and using a variety of print and on-line resources and tools.
• Evaluates information resources in all formats, integrates them to meet the needs of the Sacramento Superior court and discards or archives them as appropriate.
• Uses project management and other team tools to accomplish projects.
• Prepares inventory reports using library automation software.
• Checks in library serials and other materials using library automation software.
• Performs centralized library purchasing.
• Verifies invoices for payment, responds to vendor inquiries and resolves billing discrepancies.
• Prepares library inventories and collection layouts for multiple court locations.
• Provides lead direction and assistance to law library staff in processing, distributing, updating Superior Court library materials and inventory maintenance routines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Library science masters degree from an ALA-accredited institution
  Training and experience in the use of computers and library software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Three to five years of progressive supervisory experience in a library setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a security clearance.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strong commitment to excellent customer service.
• Training in law librarianship and legal bibliography.
• Project management and planning skills.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary ranges between $4,583.17 to 4,812.33 per month will be commensurate with education and experience. Additional $987 per month may be used toward the library’s cafeteria plan benefits. Cafeteria options include choice of several health plans, dental plan, short-term disability, life and other insurance plans, out-of pocket medical and family care reimbursement, and cash back. CalPERS retirement plan includes 7% employee contribution, optional 457 deferred compensation plan, employer paid long-term disability, and rapid transit or parking subsidies. Northern California Association of Law Libraries membership provided. Paid holidays 14 days, vacation accrual first three years are 6.7 hours per month, sick leave accrual 10 hours per month.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and three references to Jean Willis, Assistant Director for Support Services, Sacramento County Public Law Library, 813 Sixth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-1397. E-mail: jwillis@saclaw.org. FAX: 916-874-5691. Resumes received by December 7, 2007, will be given first consideration. Position available December 17, 2007 and open until filled. Offer of employment contingent on passing a pre-employment physical, drug screening and passing a security clearance.