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PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4 Law Librarian (Part-Time) Yamhill County has one regular, part-time position for a Law Librarian. In this roll you will manage the maintenance and operation of the County Law Library; performs and supervises all law library functions, including legal research, collection development, budgeting; does related work as required.

Contributes to the development and maintenance of a web-based, on-line legal research system. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of County Administrator or designee who determines goals and reviews work for conformance to standards. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision is not a general function of this position, but the incumbent may supervise interns or volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES: Represents the library before groups and associations, e.g. Bar Association

Promotes Library Services through customer service, newsletter, information systems, etc. Prepares and monitors the Law Library budget and develops and manages contracts. Develops, implements, and manages law library policies and procedures; classifies, updates, and revises as necessary.

Monitors legislative changes and court decisions to assure the maintenance of current information. Provides an accurate legal research/reference service. Develops and manages materials acquisitions, collection, user services, and technological services for library facilities.

Provides "back-up" library services to county jail library. Selects and implements an appropriate level of cataloging, classifying and indexing. Catalogs library materials.

Evaluates and selects automated cataloging/acquisitions system. Maintains web sites and data bases. Acts as a resource for public librarians on legal reference matters.

Our Community Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains.

Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas. Required Information Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program. Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet. Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record.

All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance. Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov

Veterans' Preference Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, please complete and attach all the following. Veteran's Hiring Preference (Veterans Preference Hiring Form-PDF) Supporting Documentation- (Refer to VA Preference form for list) If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov

Status of Your Application Please note that Yamhill County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from e-mail notifications from NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of general library administration.

Collection development, reference techniques, cataloging. Legal terminology, procedures, and research methods electronically and in print. Current information technologies and publishing formats, database and Internet searching proficiencies.

SKILL IN: Operating in the Microsoft Windows environment inclusive of using Excel, database management and record keeping programs. Establishing and maintaining effective working and problem-solving relationships with supervisor, employees, attorneys, judges, and the public. Functioning alone and without a support team.

ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Prepare clear and concise reports Establish and maintain effective, professional and collaborative working relationships with patrons, staff, and other agencies. Interact appropriately and professionally with difficult patrons, handle and diffuse conflict. Evaluate and select legal research materials.

Analyze and evaluate the quality, accuracy, and validity of sources. Prepare and maintaining a budget. Operate computers, on-line information retrieval system, and other library tools.

Apply judgment and discretion in the performance of work. Have a strong service orientation, and interest in working with research-oriented environment with interest in new and emerging technologies Commit to continuous improvement and innovation and the ability to balance work independently within a collaborative environment. Encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

Attend work as scheduled and/or required. Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with some course work in research AND two years' experience in legal research required. Master's degree and related experience in a law library, particularly with strong reference experience preferred.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position will be considered. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to secure and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Oregon, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive a County vehicle.

Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver's license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070. May be subject to successful completion of a background check. Work Environment/Physical Demands WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY: The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties

The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.

Contact with the public in office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.