Colorado Judicial Branch
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
Summary of Job Classification:
The Supreme Court Librarian is responsible for supervising and directing activities of the 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.
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection and termination of employees for the unit.
- Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary period.
- Provides orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training. May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.
- Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
- Prepares library budget estimates and controls expenditures to administer approved budget. Approves expenditures as necessary.
- Develops, plans, and submits for recommendation law library policies and procedures for the Supreme Court Library.
- Supervises the arrangement of the Supreme Court Law Library and similar materials to facilitate ready reference.
- Supervises the cataloging of accessions, classifying and indexing of books, periodicals and other materials.
- Serves as consultant to and coordinator of judicial law libraries in technical matters such as book selection, cataloging, and classifying.
- Conducts legal research and assists patrons in referencing library materials on-line or hard copy.
- 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 from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from and American Library Association.
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
At least five (5) year(s) 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:
Juris doctor graduation from an 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.