Library Assistant

Library Assistant Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals San Francisco, CA Job Details $61,707 - $100,341 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Website maintenance Customer communication Website management Library collection arrangement Exhibit development Library management software Shelving (library and archives technical processing) Library event programming WordPress Westlaw Customer service Answering patron inquiries Filing Research Mid-level Databases High school diploma or GED LexisNexis Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Newsletters (communication methods) Collection management 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Job Details for Library Assistant Court Name/Organization Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Overview of the Position The Ninth Circuit Court Libraries are currently accepting applications for a Library Assistant in our San Francisco District Court location. 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. The Library Assistant is based in the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco, California and assists the San Francisco District Branch Librarians with library operations, including both public and technical library services. Under the direction of the Branch Librarian, the Library Assistant will manage maintenance of the library's print collection and will also serve as a point of contact for judges and court staff as well as for other library visitors. Library personnel at the San Francisco District Branch also maintain the San Jose Branch Library and a reading room in Oakland. Accordingly, the successful candidate will regularly travel to San Jose and Oakland and occasionally travel to other library locations within the Ninth Circuit to assist with collection maintenance and to provide additional support. Location San Francisco, CA Opening and Closing Dates 05/01/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL 25, with promotion potential to CL 26 Salary $61,707 - $100,341

Position Description 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

Qualifications 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

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:

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 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 May 17, 2026 Position open until filled The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.