Library Assistant - Law Library

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Library Assistant-Part-Time-Law Library

• Assist full time staff at the library's reference desk.
• Provide answers to legal reference questions., referring complicated or difficult questions to the full-time staff.
• Searches catalog, databases and print sources to answer patron inquiries.
• Assist patrons in using the public computers to access the public catalog.
• Ability to use the Fort Bend County Records website to access the internet and data bases.
• Collect fees for printing.
• Help in other areas of the library as required, such as maintaining the law library shelf list.
• Complete assigned shelf-reading and shelving duties (keeping the shelves in order).
• Complete book processing or other duties as assigned.
• Attend reference training and other educational programs on a continuing basis, as they are available.
• Study the databases, ref-links, and legal reference-book collection on a regular basis in order to ensure familiarity with all of the library's information resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of college.
• Relevant library or legal experience preferred.
• Typing and key boarding skills.
• Computer skills involving use of the internet and database searching.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact easily with staff and the public.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 10lbs. of library materials.
• Position requires evening and weekend hours.

SALARY: $15.30/Hourly

Closing: Upon filling position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

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