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Supreme Court Librarian

Job Title
Supreme Court Librarian
Job Code
R45100
Job Series
Supreme Court Librarian
FLSA Status
Exempt
OCC Group
Professional Services (PS)
Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.
General Statement Of Duties

The Supreme Court Librarian is responsible for supervising and directing the activities of the Colorado Supreme Court Library.   

Essential Functions Of the Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

  • Plans, organizes and performs the full range of work involved in operating and maintaining a modern law library.
  • Directs and supervises library staff, interns, and volunteers directly and/or through supervisors, including hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, and termination.
  • Prepares, administers, and monitors a discrete library budget; reviews and approves the expenditure of all public funds allocated to the Supreme Court Library for personal services, operating, and special programs.
  • Develops short-, mid- and long-term planning goals to maximize the impact of library spending.
  • Advocates for library budgetary needs within the Department and in coordination with Department leadership.
  • Creates and implements library policies, standards, and guidelines in coordination with the Supreme Court.
  • Oversees procurement and management of library materials, electronic resources, and equipment.
  • Represents the library in Department matters related to legal information acquisition and legal research training.
  • Promotes library services to all areas of the Department, other government agencies, attorneys, and the general public.
  • Fosters a culture of customer service excellence and responds to user needs promptly and efficiently.
  • Attends meetings and training as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of an organizational unit or key work area including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staff assignments for the functional area. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.

Minimum Education

Education and Experience Equivalency:
Graduation with a master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from an American Library Association accredited collage or university OR a juris degree from an American Bar Association accredited college or university.

WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
At least five (5) years of work-related experience in a law library, of which at least three (3) years must be in a supervisory or managerial capacity.  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: 
None.

EDUCATION AND WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Graduation with a master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from an American Library Association accredited collage or university and a juris degree from an American Bar Association accredited college or university.

Distinguishing Factors

HUMAN COLLABORATION:
Communications and discussions result in decisions regarding policy development and implementation. Interaction with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

FREEDOM TO ACT & IMPACT OF ACTIONS:
Employees normally perform assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Recognized authority in an area of expertise related to the work. Technical expertise is sought out by others across the organization. Incumbent can apply technical skills in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Position has major fiscal responsibility.

Physical Demands

Physical Effort Requirements:
Exerts up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment

Work Environment:
Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment.

Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate.