Law Library Assistant (Part-Time), Hampshire and Franklin Law Libraries (Northampton & Greenfield)
Posted January 26, 2022
Description:
Under the direction and supervision of the Head Law Librarian, the Contract Employee will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Hampshire and Franklin Law Libraries, including cataloging, book processing, loose-leaf filing, bill processing, research, and reference. The position is currently funded through June 30, 2022, and is dependent on annual fiscal funding.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Provides legal reference and information services to library clientele by answering questions, retrieving materials, assisting in legal reference, performing simple bibliographic searches, and filling interlibrary loan requests.
- Files loose-leaf services, advance sheets, periodicals, and supplements in appropriate binders. Removes appropriate material and arranges disposition according to library policy. Shelves materials.
- Maintains and updates card catalogs using standard library guidelines and systems, both manual and automated.
- Maintains and operates library equipment and systems, including computers, microform machines, copy machines, and others to input and retrieve library-specific information.
- Maintains circulation records, checks material in and out of the library, and maintains library operations files.
- Prepares current and historical materials for binding.
- Travels and reports to the Franklin and Hampshire Law Libraries to provide services as needed.
- Makes recommendations to the Head Law Librarian to develop or expand the collection and to improve library operations.
- Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or law-related certificate (such as a Paralegal certificate), one to two years of legal or library experience, or enrolled in an MLIS program.
- Knowledge of library procedures, interlibrary cooperation, and the types of resources and services available to librarians and library users, a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of personal computers and software programs, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to travel to multiple court locations.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, bend, climb, crouch, and lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and report information.
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with judges, court personnel, and the general public.
- Ability to work independently.
SALARY
$26.50 / hour
SALARY NOTES
12-15 hours per week.
CLOSING DATE
2/20/2022
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].