Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Library Assistant position available in Pittsford

Harris Beach PLLC


Library Assistant
January 2010
Location: Pittsford, NY

Description:
The library assistant will support the firm's law library by maintaining the
physical library collection, supporting librarians, and interacting with
attorneys and staff to take quick reference requests. Performs other duties
as designated by the Manager of Library Technical Services and other library
staff. This position is part-time (25 hrs/week).

Responsibilities:
* Assumes primary responsibility for library maintenance including
processing and routing mail, subscriptions and publications
* Shelving books, weeding newspapers, maintaining library supplies
* Filling copy requests in compliance with copyright laws
* Requires travel to other firm offices to maintain library
collections
* Files looseleaf services, replaces pocket parts and ensures timely
updating of all publications in the library and attorney offices
* Assists with quick reference questions, case pulling projects, and
assembling research materials including the use of microfiche copier to
print documents
* Fills reference requests at local libraries as needed

Qualifications:
* Law or business library experience a plus
* Familiarity with library software applications preferred
* Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc)
* Strong organizational skills
* Shows initiative in assisting attorneys and staff
* Exercises judgment in referring complicated questions to librarians
* Ability to deal with fast paced environment and changing priorities
* Must possess good, courteous telephonic and in-person oral
communication skills
* Must have your own reliable transportation

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@harrisbeach.com

Harris Beach PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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