Law Library Director, Johnson County Government, Olathe, KS

Posted July 15, 2016

Director of the Law Library, Johnson County Government, in Olathe, Kansas is seeking applicants for Law Library Director. Johnson County is one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its role as a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Johnson County community is nestled in the southwestern quadrant of the Kansas City metropolitan area (combined population of 2 million) and exhibits all of the hallmarks of a great community: a thriving and growing business sector; nationally-recognized public schools; first-class cultural and recreational amenities; and distinctive and welcoming neighborhoods. Johnson County is a growing and diverse community of more than 575,000 residents.

This position will oversee all operations of the Johnson County Law Library under the direction of the Law Library Board of Trustees and will supervise a group of three Law Library employees. Other duties include:

• Directs Law Library operations in accordance with Law Library Board of Trustees policies and procedures; works with the Board to develop and carry out the strategic plan; recommends, develops, and maintains policies and procedures; manages procurement of services and equipment; tracks legislation that impacts the Library, Board, and the profession; administers and negotiates Library contracts; develops Library performance standards; measures and collects statistical information; prepares annual report with statistical summary of library activities; prepares monthly Director’s report and minutes for Board meeting; maintains Board records and coordinates insurance coverage; participates in County Management Team meetings; attends BOCC Public Safety Special Program Area Review (SPAR) meetings as needed; directs planning, design, and furnishing of Library in proposed new Courthouse; maintains working relationships with County and Court leadership, the County Bar Association, and attorneys.
• Evaluates existing collection, assesses information needs, and develops collection policy; selects print materials or electronic services for purchase; directs cataloging and processing of Library materials according to national standards; continually improves the integrated library system appropriate to the needs of the Library users; monitors acquisitions, serials, cataloging, circulation and online catalog module operations; develops and maintains cataloging procedures and policies; coordinates software and hardware upgrades, IT support services, and related contracts; monitors filing of loose leaf services; maintains an accurate and efficient circulation system; monitors circulation services, policies and procedures; supervises maintenance of circulation records and statistics; develops, creates, and maintains the library’s online presence; evaluates the need for new and emerging technologies and implements required changes.
• Establishes and implements reference service policies; organizes reference training and skills development; assists users with reference and legal research using information resources in a variety of formats; trains users in commercial research databases, coordinating with vendors where appropriate; teaches Library users and colleagues with different needs and skill levels; coordinates staffing and monitors work flow and processes to assure uninterrupted service to Library users; monitors the interlibrary loan service; administers online legal research contracts and training; compile statistics; provides annual reference service performance measures to County Management and Budget Analyst.
• Prepares annual Library budget; monitors and oversees maintenance of accurate financial records; monitors the collection and deposit of Court filing fee revenue and annual attorney registration fees; forecasts revenues and expenditures for the budget year; links strategic priorities to budget process; monitors revenues and expenditures and oversees preparation of monthly financial reports for library Board; provides information to Treasury and Financial Management (TFM) as needed; monitors payment of invoices.
• Directs development of the Library web page content and presentation; promotes and markets library materials and services; contributes items for publication in the Johnson County Bar Association BarLetter, JoCo in the Know and JoCo Magazine; explains Policies and Procedures to patrons.

A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science is required. Five years of library management experience is also required. A Juris Doctorate is preferred. One year of supervisory and budgeting experience is also preferred.

Johnson County is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The expected salary range for this position is $53,787 to $73,957 annually. For consideration, apply online at http://www.jocogov.org/dept/human-resources/career-opportunities/jobs-open-public.