Library Assistant

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The major duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• File loose-leaf pages, advance sheets, periodicals, and supplements in appropriate legal treatises, etc.
• Shelve library materials.
• Assist library staff with basic maintenance of the library collection.
• Collect and process incoming mail and library materials.
• Shelf-read collection.
• Provide basic circulation assistance to patrons, including checking in and out materials, reserving the conference room, performing cash transactions, answering the phone, assisting patrons with their photocopy needs, etc.
• Assisting patrons with basic legal and directional assistance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Reference Librarian and Director.

Qualifications:

The skill and/or ability to:

• Understand alphabetical and library numbering/call letter system.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with public both in person and on the telephone.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Familiarity with basic aspects of the United States and California legal system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail with basic arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Perform repetitious tasks, which require meticulous attention to detail.
• Strength to push a cart of books.
• Must be able to shelve on high and low shelves.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Strength to lift boxes up to twenty pounds.