Department: Library Services
Library Assistant (part-time) for Francis J. Catania Law Library

Summary:
Under the direction of the Law Librarian, the library assistant executes some routine, clerical assignments but also performs some work necessitating the skill of a professional librarian. Work is performed in accordance with standard library policies and procedures. The Library Assistant often uses initiative and independent judgment in carrying out prescribed duties and is responsible for the daily operation of the library in the absence of the Library Director.

Essential Duties:
• Checks in mail, shelves books, advance sheets, updates on a daily basis.
• Updates books and materials in the law library by filing pocket parts, loose-leaf material, advance sheets and supplements. Removes outdated material from the shelves.
• Processes new books for placement on the shelves.
• Answers general reference questions and location questions for library patrons in person and on the telephone. Refers advanced questions to the Law Librarian.
• Performs clerical work necessary for the cataloging of new or replacement library materials, by using OCLC and in-putting cataloging data into the library’s on-line catalog; types spine labels as required.
• Periodically shelf reads sections of the library to insure correct placement according to the Library of Congress cataloging system.
• Assists the librarian in the periodic reorganization of the library, including the physical relocation of books.
• Repairs law books if required.
• Assists patrons in the use of the public computers and the photocopier.
• Assists in the completion of all law library projects as required.
• Functions as a part of the Delaware County Library System, providing research assistance to DCLS member libraries.
• Assists DCLS with projects as time permits, such as cataloging.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic library procedures.
• Familiarity with law library terms and materials and some legal terminology.
• Ability to plan and schedule work activities to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to coordinate work with other staff members as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with patrons of the library.
• Moderate typing skills.
• Ability to lift and move books, including to the second level of the library, if required.
• County residency required.

Education and Experience
• Completion of some college level courses in library studies or in paralegal studies
or
• At least two years experience in a law library or reference library setting

Accountability:
Reports to the Law Librarian.

Physical Requirements: Normal good health. Ability to lift and carry books/other library materials to/from librarian’s desk and other areas of the library (maximum of 25 lbs.) Frequent walking to the mezzanine level of library (to retrieve/re-shelve materials). Frequent climbing, reaching, stooping/bending to retrieve/re-shelve books/other library materials

Conditions:
Francis J. Catania Law Library, located on the upper level/4th floor of the Delaware County Courthouse. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; 20 hours a week; 35 hours per week when the Librarian is absent or on vacation.

Compensation $10-$12 per hour. Not eligible for county employee benefits.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Susan R. Perretta
Director
Judge Francis J. Catania Law Library
County Courthouse
Media, PA 19063
PerrettaS@co.delaware.pa.us