Technical Services Assistant, Mintz Levin, Boston MA

Posted July 8, 2013

Description
The Technical Services Assistant supports the department’s administrative functions related to the hard copy collection and maintenance of the collection for the Firm’s Boston office. The assistant is responsible for management of serials, periodicals and processing. This position will work closely with the outside filing service.

Responsibilities

• Handles the following responsibilities within the SIRSI database system; adds new users and removes departures, maintains circulation lists, accurately sorts, enters receipt of materials and disseminates throughout the Firm. Maintains serial records and is mindful of consistency and accuracy.
• Ensures that all filing is performed accurately and in a timely manner. Solves problems with updates, orders and problem filing. Follows cataloging and serial rules for recording data.
• Maintains publisher contacts and keeps track of vendor correspondence.
• Assists with general maintenance of the collection by reshelving, documenting and returning unwanted books to vendors.
• Attends weekly technical service meetings & keeps minutes of such meetings.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or recent MLS degree required.
• 1 year of experience in a professional services organization strongly desired.
• Must have the ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks.

This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job.  It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.

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