Librarian I

Washington County, Oregon; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & Wellness Program

Veteran’s Preference

Information Access

Opportunity Resolution

Labor Agreements

Job summary

The Washington County Law Library is currently hiring for a Librarian I to join the team. You will assist with reference for lawyers and the public, support program development, training, and outreach in a collaborative, small-library setting.

A Master's Degree in Library Science (with coursework in legal bibliography and research) is required; six years of para-professional experience can substitute for the degree. The position is exempt, regular, with a pay range of $67,342.20 to $81,840.24.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Coursework in legal bibliography and research.
• Six years of para-professional law librarian experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Law Librarian with administrative tasks, collection development, technical services, and providing reference for both lawyers and non-lawyers.
• Assist in program creation; assist patrons with legal research and provide effective use of resources; update and create legal research guides and content for the Law Library's web presence; and provide referrals to appropriate agencies or organizations.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Collection development

Technical services

Legal reference

Program development

Legal research

Web content development

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Job description

Job Information

• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Range: $67,342.20 - $81,840.24
• Salary Department: Law Library
• FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

About the Opportunity

The Washington County Law Library is currently hiring for a Librarian I to join the team! Are you passionate about law librarianship? Do you enjoy creating programs, training, and providing assistance to library patrons with legal research? Do you thrive on a small team with a collaborative focus? The Washington County Law Library is evolving to meet the dynamic needs of today's library users. We are looking for an adaptive, creative professional to help shape our next chapter of service delivery. From modernizing legal information access to partnering with the Law Librarian to build creative, responsive services for both legal professionals and the public, this is an exciting time to join us.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Assist the Law Librarian with administrative tasks, collection development, technical services, and providing reference for both lawyers and non-lawyers.
• Assist the incumbent will assist in program creation; assist patrons with legal research and provide effective use of resources; update and create legal research guides and content for the Law Library's web presence; and provide referrals to appropriate agencies or organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited American Library Association, program or related field, with coursework in legal bibliography and research or related field.
• Six (6) years' experience in a para-professional law librarian position or related field may substitute for the degree requirement.

About the Department/Division

The Washington County Law Library provides research training and legal reference assistance, and access to a variety of general and specialized legal information resources and tools. The Law Library offers service for everyone engaged with the justice system, including self-represented litigants and those facing legal issues, attorneys, court staff, the judiciary, and other governmental organizations.

Classification and Compensation

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

Equal Opportunity and Commitment

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

ADA Accommodation

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [e-mail] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Veteran Preference

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment.

Benefits & Wellness Program

• Benefits & Wellness Program
• Veteran’s Preference
• Information Access
• Opportunity Resolution
• Labor Agreements