[Asis-l] Job Posting / Assistant Librarian / Los Angeles, CA

[Suzanne Richards]

Apologies for the cross postings    .   .   .
LAC Group seeks a motivated and dependable Assistant Librarian to work in a prestigious law firm located in West Los Angeles.  The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of experience providing reference and general clerical librarian duties in a fast-paced law library environment.
Responsibilities:

  *   Under supervision, perform preliminary evaluation of existing library materials for removal;
  *   Assists professional Librarians in gathering materials for reference and biographical use, and in shelf-listing books;
  *   Reference desk research 2-4 hours each week;
  *   Assists library users in the use of library online catalog and indexes, or in locating materials;
  *   Requests the acquisition of library materials;
  *   Catalogs books and other library materials using OCLC, WorldCat, and Liberty;
  *   Perform circulation functions including checkout, check-in, and updating records;
  *   Effectively respond to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding library materials;
  *   Catalog library materials by creating or locating and importing bibliographic records, modifying records to reflect local practices, and assigning barcode labels;
  *   Create and maintain patron database files;
  *   Prepare orders of library materials, and compile and enter data on computerized acquisitions system;
  *   Inspect incoming orders of library materials, verify accuracy of shipments;
  *   Organize, distribute, and arrange library materials;
  *   Reference and research support to the Reference Librarian;
  *   Assisting with other duties as needed or as assigned by the Librarian, such as ILL, circulation, materials ordering, etc.
Qualifications:

  *   Knowledge of library methods, materials, and organization;
  *   Knowledge of the methods of classifying, cataloging, and shelf-listing books;
  *   Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems;
  *   Knowledge of card catalogs, indexes and other reference material used in the library;
  *   Knowledge of research methods used in locating materials;
  *   Team player;
  *   Detail oriented;
  *   Initiative and great communication skills;
  *   MLS degree is strongly preferred;
  *   Recent college graduates are welcome to apply;
  *   Minimum of 1-4 years of legal and non-legal/business reference and research experience;
  *   Strong preference for law library experience;
  *   Ability to work with users on training, troubleshooting, and other issues related to finding and helping others to find needed information;
  *   Demonstrated commitment to providing superior customer service;
  *   Excellent oral and written communications skills; ability to work independently and to handle a diverse and demanding workload.
Apply at: http://goo.gl/E0VHBl
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.

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