Job Description

Law Librarian - Director and Administrator, Huron County Law Library ("HCLL")

JOB FUNCTIONS: The law library serves the legal community and the general public of Huron County, Ohio
* Responsible for budget recommendations and fiscal management.
* Analyzes requirements of the HCLL, including interactions with other county departments; recommends policies to the library Resources Board; implements approved policies.
* Analyzes existing electronic and print collection and patron needs; makes recommendations for new acquisitions or discontinuance of current resources; negotiates discounts on purchases for multiple county department users; develops
guidelines to select and acquire materials.
* Hosting quarterly statutory Resources Board meetings.
* Preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
* Scheduling of depositions, mediations, and county department meetings
* Be an advocate and facilitator for the public use of library services.
* Assist with legal research by directing patrons to appropriate resources.

EXPERTISE:
* Knowledge of electronic and online legal research resources.
* Knowledge of computers and related equipment, printer, copier, paper shredder, telephone system.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the legal system including criminal law, juvenile and family law, civil law and court processes.
* Knowledge of local court rules and Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
* Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in the use of advanced technologies (e.g., LexisNexis, AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality) in information services, education, and training.
* Contracts with and oversees outside vendors (e.g., library equipment maintenance, IT support).
* Ability to accurately project and control expenditures within budget.
* Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to work in collaboration with county officials, departments and agencies served by the HCLL and with other Ohio county law libraries.
* Ability to manage stressful situations effectively with customers from widely varied levels of education and competence, and with individuals who may be emotionally upset or distraught.
* Ability to operate database systems, create spreadsheets and use word processing programs.
* Exhibit adaptability, excellent internal and external communication and customer service skills, lead the library with empathy and compassion, and posit the library as an innovative institution and valuable partner of the legal community in Huron County, Ohio.
* Demonstrate integrity, reliability, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

SALARY, HOURS, BENEFITS:
Salary, and vacation and sick days, are commensurate with education and experience. Huron County offers health, dental and life insurance options. Hours are part-time thirty (30) hours per week. Must be able to work a five-day (Mon. thru Fri.) flexible and changing schedule.

Cover letter and resume should be sent to [email protected]

provided by The Sandusky Register

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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