Reference Librarian Law Library

Montgomery County, Texas • Conroe, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Library is hiring a Reference Librarian for the Montgomery County Law Library in Conroe, Texas. The position provides legal reference services and assists patrons, attorneys, and court personnel with legal research and library resources. The librarian oversees reference services, facility maintenance, assigned staff, and library operations; manages print and digital legal resources and subscriptions; maintains public-access computers and legal research systems; and supports budgets, reporting, educational programming, partnerships, and grant research. The role is in person and includes hours that vary, with evening and Saturday assignments. The position is available November 2, 2026. The annual salary range is $57,264 to $74,232, with the actual salary based on qualifications.

Applicants must first pass the Montgomery County Clerical Test at the stated score thresholds, hold or be in their final semester of an ALA-accredited master's program in Library and Information Science, and submit a resume. A conditional offer is subject to a drug screen and may require a physical agility test.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, or be in the final semester of such a program.
• Pass the Montgomery County Clerical Test with the required scores: typing net 35 wpm, administrative 70%, math 80%, and Excel 80%.
• Submit a resume with the application.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with the public, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research methods and legal information resources, and ability to perform complex legal research.
• Proficiency with legal databases, library cataloging standards, and standard library technologies.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and excellent judgment.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to work in person; the position is not remote.
• Pass a drug screen after receiving a conditional offer; applicant is responsible for half the stated cost ($20).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Experience working in a law library, courthouse, or legal services environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide patrons in locating statutes, case law, administrative materials, and secondary sources, and help them use legal research tools.
• Oversee reference services, patron support, and facility maintenance.
• Supervise assigned staff and Law Library operations.
• Select, acquire, catalog, and maintain print and digital legal resources, and manage legal database subscriptions.
• Maintain public-access computers, legal research terminals, and electronic databases such as Westlaw and Lexis.
• Assist with budget preparation, monitor expenditures, and prepare required operational and statistical reports.
• Develop and present educational programs and workshops, and build partnerships with courts, local bar associations, and community organizations.
• Research and apply for grant opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level