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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.