Law Library Assistant, Berkshire Law Library; Pittsfield

Law Library Assistant, Berkshire Law Library (Pittsfield)

Position Summary
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Performs administrative, clerical, and reference duties. Duties include processing mail, invoices, book delivery, and looseleaf filing. Assists with collection management and development. Provides patrons, both in person and online, with legal information.

Supervision Received
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Appointed and managed by the Manager of Law Libraries and works under the general direction of the Head Law Librarian and Circuit Law Librarian.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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• Perform circulation functions, checking materials in and out, and sending overdue notices.
• Catalog, barcode and shelve books.
• Process and file reference materials.
• Process invoices and fiscal materials and maintain accounting, billing records, and spreadsheets.
• Provide reference and information services to patrons in the library, by phone, and e-reference.
• Assist in-person and phone patrons with reference and research questions.
• Answer reference questions through e-mail and chat reference shifts.
• Perform administrative tasks and process budgetary functions.
• Process interlibrary loan requests.
• Collect and organize information that patrons need on a consistent basis to put together packets or brochures.
• Make recommendations to the Head Law Librarian on collection development and operational procedures.
• Provide coverage of the library in the absence of the Head Librarian and the Circuit Law Librarian.
• Train patrons to use databases and how to do research.
• Teach patrons how to use the computer and library-specific materials catalog and databases, such as Westlaw and Lexis Nexis, and how to do legal research.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.