Law Library Outreach & Content Specialist

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking an Outreach Librarian to grow the law library’s outreach and collaboration with local government, the legal community, and the public. The role includes daily reference service and content creation for the library’s blog and social channels.

The position requires an MLS/MLIS or JD with library experience, strong communication skills, and ability to manage web content and on-demand CLE programming. Some duties involve physical lifting up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited) or JD with minimum one year library experience including direct patron service.
• Experience with digital content creation and social media management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Experience with standard library and office computer applications and systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Must be able to lift heavy books and boxes up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Preferred: law library experience including reference, research, and direct patron service.
• Preferred: experience with WordPress and video editing software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the law library’s outreach to local government, the legal community, and the public, promoting resources and services via programs, exhibits, events, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate and conduct research among user populations to assess quality and identify changing needs.
• Act as primary contact for advertising library events via social media, website and email lists.
• Manage the law library blog, digital signage and social media accounts.
• Manage on-demand CLE programming content, including editing, uploading, marketing, and creating pages for on-demand videos.
• Engage in web design and content creation with accessibility in mind in consultation with the Systems Librarian.
• Create, publish and distribute the law library’s monthly newsletter.
• Collaborate with county colleagues for information sharing and development.
• Serve on the reference team providing in-person, phone, and email reference service.
• Share in daily departmental operations including circulation and user support.
• Contribute to development and implementation of the library’s strategic direction.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Social media management

Content creation

Organizational skills

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Juris Doctorate (JD) with library experience

Tools

WordPress

Video editing software

Standard library software

Job description

Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking an Outreach Librarian to grow the law library’s outreach and collaboration with local government, the legal community, and the public. The role includes daily reference service and content creation for the library’s blog and social channels.

The position requires an MLS/MLIS or JD with library experience, strong communication skills, and ability to manage web content and on-demand CLE programming. Some duties involve physical lifting up to 25 lbs.