Directing all functions for the Delaware County Law Library (DCLL), including budgeting and fiscal management, reference, cataloging, classification, circulation, and maintaining and developing the legal collection (both print and electronic) for use by the public, attorneys, county departments and officials, judges and officials of the county courts. Reports to the Delaware County Law Library Resources Board (DCLLRB).
Job Standards
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited school or Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited school required. Prior experience in management or administration, law library experience is preferred.
Essential Functions
Prepares and presents budget recommendations to the DCLLRB; presents budget to the Delaware County Board of Commissioners; administers the budget.
Analyzes requirements of the DCLL, including its interactions with other county departments; recommends policies to the DCLLRB; implements approved policies.
Analyzes existing print and electronic collection and patron needs to pinpoint duplications or voids in coverage and makes recommendations for new acquisitions or discontinuance of current resources; negotiates discounts on purchases for multiple county department users; develops guidelines to select and acquire materials.
Analyzes reference and research questions and directs judicial staff, county staff, attorneys, and the public to the most appropriate resource (including Westlaw, Lexis, and print) and determines the most cost effective way to obtain the needed material. Exercises independent judgment to define the line between legal advice and legal information.
Participates in professional organizations and attends related conferences to maintain awareness of regional and national developments in the law library fields and analyzes and adapts those of value to the DCLL; consults with other Ohio county law libraries to develop consortiums for sharing resources and ideas.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops.
Hold as confidential all aspects of the job.
Other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
