Cook County Government
Cook County Government is hiring: LAW LIBRARIAN II (COOK COUNTY LAW LIBRARY)- SE
Cook County Government, Chicago, IL, US, 60290
Job Title: Law Librarian II (Cook County Law Library)
Location: 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL.
Job Summary
Provides legal reference assistance to lawyers, judges, self‑represented litigants, and the public. Assists Law Library Administration in enforcing library policies and procedures, provides research instruction and database training for library users and staff, prepares and maintains print and web‑based research guides, facilitates and promotes the use of special collections, develops content for the Library website, contributes to collection development for print and electronic resources, participates in outreach to internal and external audiences, produces marketing materials including newsletters and library displays, and occasionally assists in other library service areas or at the five branches.
Responsibilities
Provide reference assistance and legal research support to users.
Enforce library policies and procedures in collaboration with Law Library Administration.
Conduct research instruction and database training sessions.
Create and update print and web‑based research guides.
Facilitate use of special collections and support collection development.
Develop and maintain the Law Library website content.
Produce marketing materials such as newsletters and displays.
Support outreach activities for internal and external audiences.
Assist in other library service areas or at the five branches as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduated from a college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science accredited by the American Library Association.
Two (2) years of experience providing reference services in a library setting.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Additional Requirements
This is a safety‑sensitive position; candidates must pass a required drug test as part of the pre‑employment background check process.
Position is on‑site at 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
Voluntary Benefits
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Compensation
Hourly Wage: $38.84 per hour.
EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44.
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