Associate Law Librarian Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Position Description

The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library seeks an Associate Law Librarian to deliver senior-level services that advance the Hainsworth Law Librarys mission of providing equitable open and effective access to legal information for all patrons. This position provides high-level legal reference support leads initiatives across core service areas and helps strengthen the overall patron experience. Serving as a lead contributor to cross-functional committee work the Associate Law Librarian guides planning assessment and continuous improvement efforts that keep resources current and accessible expand public legal literacy through outreach and education ensure communications are clear and mission-aligned and apply user-centered and technology-informed approaches to enhance service delivery.

Under the direction and supervision of the Law Library Director and Deputy Director the Associate Law Librarian also carries out administrative functions as delegated. The Associate Law Librarian works with the Director to recommend policies and procedures for the Law Library and provides advice on matters relating to the operation of the Law Library. The Associate Law Librarian works with minimal supervision. The position offers the Associate Law Librarian significant latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Associate Law Librarians support all library services including the Copy Center as needed:

• Assists patrons with copying scanning faxing and other office-related tasks.
• Follows cash handling and reporting procedures as necessary.
• Enforces Law Library rules and drafts and submits violation reports as necessary.
• Contributes to the overall organization of the Law Library as needed by following relevant opening and closing procedures reshelving and updating materials and generally maintaining the neat appearance of the Law Library.
• Develop a professional development plan that encompasses at least 20 hours per year of professional development course work or other learning opportunities.
• Assists patrons with Harris County Public Library collection at the Law Library including registering new cards helping with check in/out and holds and processing public library materials.
• Performs other functions and job-related duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Preferences

• Knowledge of HTML web-scripting languages content management systems and IT systems and applications preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Express integrated library system preferred.
• Bilingual abilities particularly English/Spanish desired.

General Information

Located in downtown Houston the Harris County Attorneys Office represents Harris County government the Harris County Flood Control District the Harris County Toll Road Authority and the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network in all civil matters including lawsuits. The office also provides legal advice to county officials and employees.

Position Type Typical Work Schedule & Working Environment:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday with occasional additional hours as necessary.

• This position requires employees to work a 40-hour schedule from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and be able to work any shift between those hours.

• This job typically operates in a public Law Library environment and the person in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers printers scanners/copiers and phones.