Seattle Job Announcement

[King County Law Lib <kcll@wln.com>]

Regional Justice Center Kent -  Branch Services Librarian
King County Law Library
Seattle, Washington

The King County Law Library is currently seeking candidates for the
position of Regional Justice Center Kent - Branch Services Librarian. 

General Position Description:  Under the supervision of the Law Librarian
and utilizing technology, the Branch Services Librarian assists with
planning, organizing, and supervising RJC Kent Branch Services activities
including reference, circulation, computer and other technology
applications, collection development and management, staff training, and
facility maintenance.  Assists with LAN administration.  Assists in
formulating and implementing general policies and programs for the Library
System including materials selection and collection access services
management, patron access services management, and performs related work
as required.  Reports to the Law Librarian.  Directly supervises staffing
involved with all aspects of Kent Branch operations. 
 
Education and Competencies Required:  Master's degree in Library Science
from an accredited institution with a minimum of three years of law
library patron services experience required.  Additional significant
experience as a professional librarian or a Law Degree from an accredited
institution may be substituted for two years of law library patron
services experience.  Knowledge of current law library service,
organization, procedures, equipment and technologies including library
computer applications to enhance library administration and services is
required.  Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 
Ability to deal effectively with the general public.  Ability to plan,
develop, direct, and promote branch service operations. 

Compensation:  This position is a full time, benefited position. Salary in
the upper $30's commensurate with qualifications. All Law Library
employees are by statute employees at will. 

The Library:  The King County Law Library, a public law library, serves
the legal research needs of judges, practicing bar, state and local
officials, and residents of King County, Washington.  The Kent - Branch
Law Library is located in the County's first Regional Justice Center in
downtown Kent and houses a 15,000 volume collection which focuses
primarily on Washington and Pacific Northwest legal resources.  The King
County Law Library provides access to legal information resources from two
sites.  The Library's main facility is located on the sixth floor of the
King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle.  The downtown library houses
an 88,000 volume collection which covers all major areas of local, State,
and Federal law. 

Application Procedure:  Position available September 15, 1997.  Review of
applications will begin September 22, 1997 and will continue until the
position is filled.  Interested applicants should send a cover letter,
resume, and the names of three references to: 
 
Jean M. Holcomb
Law Librarian 
King County Law Library
W621 County Courthouse
516 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-0940
FAX (206)
205-0513 Email kcll@wln.com