Law Library Assistant, Berkshire Law Library (Pittsfield)
Position Summary: Performs administrative, clerical, and reference duties. Duties include processing mail, invoices, book delivery, and looseleaf filing. Assists with collection management and development. Provides patrons, both in person and online, with legal information.
Supervision Received:
Appointed and managed by the Manager of Law Libraries and
works under the general direction of the Head Law Librarian
and Circuit Law Librarian.
Essential Functions and
Responsibilities:
• Performs
circulation functions, checking materials in and out, and
sending overdue notices.
• Catalogs, barcodes, and
shelves books.
• Processes and files reference
materials.
• Processes invoices and fiscal
materials and maintains accounting, billing records, and
spreadsheets.
• Provides reference and information
services to patrons in the library, by phone, and e-
reference.
• Assists in-person and phone patrons
with reference and research questions.
• Answers
e-reference questions through e-mail and chat reference
shifts.
• Performs administrative tasks and
processes budgetary functions.
• Processes
interlibrary loan requests.
• Collects and
organizes information that patrons need on a consistent
basis to put together packets or brochures.
•
Makes recommendations to the Head Law Librarian on
collection development and operational procedures.
• Provides coverage of the library in the absence of
the Head Librarian and the Circuit Law Librarian.
• Trains patrons to use databases and how to do
research.
• Teaches patrons how to use the
computer and library-specific materials catalog and
databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, and how to do
legal research.
• Performs other duties as
required
Qualifications
Minimum
Requirements:
Associate's
Degree from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of related work experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will
be considered for
meeting minimum qualifications.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
NA
Salary
$53,308.58 / year
Closing Date
March 20, 20226 at 11:55 p.m.
How to Apply
Interested persons should apply online at https:// trialcourtjobs.mass.gov/jobs/law-library- assistant-pittsfield-pittsfield-massachusetts- united-states.
Posted
2026-03-07