Representative Duties:

• Provide print and electronic resource assistance
• Library stack maintenance, including lifting, shelving, shifting, and discarding books and shelf-reading
• Process new books and library materials (checking in, filing, etc.)
• Assist with Library database password management (Westlaw, Lexis, etc.)
• Assist with basic research and other services
• Facilitate interlibrary loans, including conducting online searches to arrange for interlibrary loans
• Maintain the library space, including possible creation of displays and exhibits
• Assist with coordinating and hosting library events
• Assist in maintaining the branch website and updating court directories
• Communicate professionally and with decorum to court staff and non-court staff visitors
• Possible work developing and publishing internal newsletters
• Regular travel to San Jose and Oakland and occasional travel to other Ninth Circuit Library locations
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of library, legal, or customer facing government experience
• Familiarity with library call number systems of organization
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; demonstrated, proactive, problem-solving approach and critical thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong customer service ethic; ability to understand and apply established rules and procedures; flexibility, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Resourcefulness and ability to devise creative solutions to problems
• Ability to handle moderate to heavy physical activity, including lifting, pushing, and bending
• Ability to travel in state regularly and out-of-state occasionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of progressively responsible library experience
• Law library experience
• Familiarity with Library of Congress Call Number system
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience with an Integrated Library System, SIRSI preferred
• Experience with LibGuides, WordPress, or other content management systems

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

Representative Duties:

• Provide print and electronic resource assistance
• Library stack maintenance, including lifting, shelving, shifting, and discarding books and shelf-reading
• Process new books and library materials (checking in, filing, etc.)
• Assist with Library database password management (Westlaw, Lexis, etc.)
• Assist with basic research and other services
• Facilitate interlibrary loans, including conducting online searches to arrange for interlibrary loans
• Maintain the library space, including possible creation of displays and exhibits
• Assist with coordinating and hosting library events
• Assist in maintaining the branch website and updating court directories
• Communicate professionally and with decorum to court staff and non-court staff visitors
• Possible work developing and publishing internal newsletters
• Regular travel to San Jose and Oakland and occasional travel to other Ninth Circuit Library locations
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Please submit a single PDF file through the Court’s Career Portal that includes:

Only complete applications will be considered.

Next Steps:

• Priority given to applications received by May 17, 2026
• Position open until filled