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Law Library Manager, Douglas County Law Library, Lawrence, KS

Posted January 23, 2017

The Douglas County Law Library is seeking a self-motivated Law Library Manager with excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a basic understanding of and demonstrated willingness to learn in the following critical areas: 

1. Information Technology. 
  • Includes knowledge of and demonstrated willingness to learn both hardware/ physical technology & software/online components of the Law Library.
  • Hardware/Physical Technology-Familiarity with office technology (e.g., computers, tablets, server, networking equipment, copier) including basic diagnostic skills and the ability to order, set up, and maintain equipment.
  • Software/Online-Working knowledge of Internet search techniques, demonstrated willingness to learn to navigate legal research databases.

2. Office Management.

  • Ability to meet the daily needs of Law Library operations, including: Coordinate interlibrary loan requests of patrons.
  • Order publications and publication updates.
  • Maintain and update content of existing professional website for Law Library.
  • Maintain professional physical appearance of the Law Library.
  • Monitor Law Library during public hours and maintain statistics on Law Library usage.
  • Prepare a monthly informational newsletter.

3. Assistance to the Public.

  • Act as the face of the Law Library to the public.
  • Demonstrate a proven ability to work with/serve the public.
  • Compile and post a quarterly list of legal resources available to the public.

4. Knowledge of Budgetary Process & Interaction with Board of Trustees.

  • Ability to prepare and administer annual Law Library budget.
  • Organize and participate in quarterly meetings of the Law Library Board of Trustees.
  • Coordinate and facilitate periodic meetings of standing Law Library committees.
  • Perform other Board-designated tasks as need arises.

5. Other duties as assigned.

Background, Compensation, and Other Information 
  • B.A. or B.S. preferred.
  • Hourly compensation rate: $15.00 to $20.00, DOQ 20 hours/week (flexible), with schedule subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
  • Full benefits provided (medical, dental, vision, retirement).
  • Start Date: April 1, 2017 Position Advertised: January 2017.

To Apply: 
Send cover letter and resume to: 
Douglas County Law Library, 1040 New Hampshire Lawrence, KS 66044  

Or email it to: [email protected]
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