Librarian I

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington County Law Library is currently hiring for a Librarian I to join the team! This role involves assisting the Law Librarian with administrative tasks, collection development, technical services, and providing reference for both lawyers and non-lawyers. 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
OR Six (6) years' experience in a para-professional law librarian position or related field may substitute for the degree requirement.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about law librarianship.
Enjoys creating programs, training, and providing assistance to library patrons with legal research.
Thrives on a small team with a collaborative focus.
Adaptive, creative professional.

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.
Provide referrals to appropriate agencies or organizations.