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Law Library position: From: Suzanne Richards <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 4:52 PM To: Suzanne Richards <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: [Asis-l] Job Posting / Assistant Librarian / Los Angeles, CA 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.