Library Assistant I

2 months ago

Los Angeles, United States San Mateo County Law Library Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Full-Time Library Assistant I position
San Mateo County Law Library, Redwood City, CA

The San Mateo County Law Library is looking for a full-time Legal Reference Librarian to join our team.

Do you want to use your legal or library background to empower others with access to legal information? Would you like to work with a supportive bunch of Law Librarians in a tranquil but vibrant Downtown setting? The San Mateo County Law Library is open to the public and is dedicated to providing access to justice for all. Join our team of librarians that believe providing access to legal information is essential to our justice system and democracy.

JOB SUMMARY

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

· Provide excellent reference and circulation services to library patrons.

· Promote the library, its activities, and resources using a variety of tools and techniques.

· Instruct library staff and patrons about emerging library resources and services.

· Create legal information content in a variety of formats.

· Interact with and learn San Mateo County, court and state administrative systems to ensure the library and its staff are

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The beginning salary range for this Reference Librarian position is $74,000 to $85,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits include CalPERS retirement system, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, choice of several medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Account, public transportation/parking allowance, opportunity to attend professional continuing education training/conferences, and paid holidays. For full-time employees working a 40-hour work week and employed less than 5 years, vacation is accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period (15 days annually) and sick leave is accrued at 4.00 hours per pay period (13 days annually).

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

  • Assist in-person and remotely located patrons in the use of the Library’s subscription legal databases.
  • Make targeted referrals to local legal aid organizations, Court Self-Help, and Lawyer Referral Services.
  • Maintain a professional and positive customer service attitude when providing reference service and interacting with patrons, co-workers, vendors and other County employees.
  • Explain and enforce Library Policies and Rules of Conduct.
  • Provide basic circulation assistance to patrons, including checking materials in and out, reserving the conference room, performing cash transactions, answering the phone, assisting patrons with their photocopy needs, etc.
  • File loose-leaf pages, advance sheets, periodicals, and supplements in appropriate legal treatises, etc.
  • Shelve library materials and shelf-read collection.
  • Collect and process incoming mail and library materials.
  • Assisting patrons with basic legal and directional assistance in actions involving the San Mateo County Superior Court
  • Reconciling the library’s cash register, replenishing the photocopier coin dispenser, and assisting the Director in making monthly income deposits.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by the Reference Librarian and Director.
  • Create Guides and handouts to help patrons identify and access relevant resources.
  • May assist with a variety of clerical and administrative functions.

Qualifications:

The skill and/or ability to:

  • 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 Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as basic computer skills.
  • Perform repetitious tasks, which require meticulous attention to detail.
  • Understand alphabetical and library numbering/call letter system.
  • Strength to push a cart of books.

· Interest in public service.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Customer service experience or experience interacting with the public.

· Ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

· Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse community of users.

· Ability to work independently and make productive use of work time.

  • 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.

Education and Experience

  • Paralegal classes or degree preferred
  • MLIS degree preferred

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

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