Law Library Assistant (Barnstable)

Massachusetts Trial Court•Barnstable, MA

9d•$53,309 - $78,569

About The Position

The Trial Court Law Libraries provide timely, efficient access to current and historical law-related information in an impartial and respectful manner to anyone in need of legal information. This position performs administrative, clerical, and reference duties, including processing mail, invoices, book delivery, and looseleaf filing. It also assists with collection management and development, and provides in-person and online patrons with legal information.

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.
Knowledge of Library of Congress cataloging call numbers
Knowledge of Court personnel and locations
Knowledge of Electronic resources
Knowledge of Library database
Knowledge of Cataloging procedures
Knowledge of Circulating functions
Knowledge of Library materials and resources
Knowledge of Budget processes and procedures
Skill in Verbal and written communication
Skill in Organization and prioritization
Skill in Time management
Skill in Attention to detail
Skill in Creating spreadsheets
Skill in Customer service
Ability to Communicate with vendors
Ability to Maintain professional working relationships
Ability to Assist patrons needing reference materials
Ability to Navigate and locate legal reference

Responsibilities

Performs circulation functions checking materials in and out and sending overdue notices.
Catalogs, barcodes and shelves books.
Processes and files reference materials.
Processes invoices and fiscal materials and maintains accounting billing records and spreadsheets.
Provides reference and information services to patrons in library, by phone and e-reference.
Assists in-person and phone patrons with reference and research questions.
Answers e-reference questions through e-mail and chat reference shifts.
Performs administrative tasks and processes budgetary functions.
Processes interlibrary loan requests.
Collects and organizes information that patrons need on a consistent basis to put together packets or brochures.
Makes recommendations to the Head Law Librarian on development of collections and operational procedures.
Provides coverage of library in absence of Head librarian.
Trains patrons to use databases and how to do research.
Teaches patrons how to use computer and library specific materials catalog and databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis and how to do legal research.
Performs other duties as required.