Position Announcement--Seattle,Washington

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Position Announcement

Reference Services Librarian

King County Law Library

Seattle, Washington


The King County Law Library is currently seeking candidates for the
position of Reference Services Librarian at its downtown Seattle library. 

General Position Description:  Under the supervision of the Law Librarian
and the Patron Access Services Librarian: plans, organizes, and directs
Reference Services activities including reference, computer and other
technology applications.  Recommends, develops and supervises reference
service policies and procedures.  Collects reference records and
statistics.  Assists with the operation of fee based services.  Provides
instruction in the use of library resources and equipment.  Designs tools
and programs to make the library's collection and services accessible to
all patrons. Recommends and integrates the application of new technologies
to references services. Assists in formulating and implementing general
policies and programs for the library, assists in patron access services
and collection access services management.

Education and Competencies Required:  Master's degree in Library Science
from an accredited institution or a Law Degree from an accredited
institution required.  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 the reference services operations. 

Compensation:  This is a full time position with a competitive salary and
excellent benefits.  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 from two sites.  The
Library's Seattle 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.  The Kent - Branch Law Library is located in the County's
Regional Justice Center in downtown Kent and houses a 15,000 volume
collection which focuses primarily on Washington and Pacific Northwest
legal resources. 

Application Procedure:  Position available immediately.  Review of
applications will begin December 8, 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