Opening: Asstistant Law Librarian, Collin County Law Library

The Collin County Law Library in McKinney, Texas is seeking an Assistant Law Librarian.  The Law Library is a medium-sized county law library, is open to the public, and serves the elected officials, judges, attorneys, and other litigants of Collin County.  The library is located inside the newly constructed Collin County Courthouse a few miles north of the historic McKinney town square. 

Library hours of operation are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Hours:         
40 hours per week.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:      
Includes excellent insurance plan, retirement plan, annual professional
development conference.

Duties:       
Serve as reference librarian to all types of library patrons.  Assist patrons with legal research using both print and electronic resources. Responsible for receiving, cataloging, shelving, and filing of materials. Develop and maintain reference materials and clerical files. Publish quarterly library newsletter. Assist in maintaining county jail law library collection.
               
Requirements: 
Bachelor's degree; Master of Library Science/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
Recent library school graduates and upcoming December library school graduates are also encouraged to apply.   Trained in legal research as well as experienced in using both traditional and electronic legal resources and databases.  Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.  Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work well with the public, co-workers, and elected county officials.
Detail-oriented, self-directed, and self-motivated.

To Apply:      
Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information to Judy McCullough at:  jmccullough@co.collin.tx.us