Temporary Extra Help - Law Librarian

Whatcom County is seeking to hire a Law Librarian to work in a part-time, Temporary Extra Help capacity for the Whatcom County Law Library.

• Do you have experience working in a college, technical, or law library?
• Do you enjoy assisting individuals regarding library services?
• Do you enjoy working independently?

If you answered yes to these questions, Whatcom County is interested in learning more about your qualifications and experience.

The Law Librarian is relied upon to manage Law Library operations and provide effective legal reference services to all library patrons, including the general public, legal community, County employees, Inmates, and paralegal students. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identify patron needs, and assists groups and individuals in using Library services
• Assists patrons with legal research techniques and navigation of physical and digital resources
• Maintains Library’s collection in an established system, controlling inventory and circulation of reference materials
• Exercises independent judgment in analyzing problems, issues and situations; develops and implements recommendations
• Assists management and collaborates with other County Departments
• Coordinate, attend, and take meeting minutes for Law Library Board of Trustees
• Complies with legal standards and requirements.

Supervisor: County Clerk

Hours of Work:This position will work approximately 16 hours per week, up to a maximum of 69 hours per month, on an on-going basis. 

Visit the Job Description Page to view more details about this specific job. 

• Requires two years of progressively responsible college, technical, legal, or law library experience AND a Bachelor’s degree in library science.

• Background check must meet County criteria.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.