Technician, Library Collections and Procurement
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The Technician, Library Collections and Procurement is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational and technical procedures for the print and online library.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisitions: ordering books and other materials, checking current items into the library system (serials, loose‑leaf releases), and distributing print consolidations, desk books, and e‑versions to lawyers.
Reference Service: user support and instruction on using the library catalog, organizing the collection, and accessing databases; arranging inter‑library loans with BLG, local firms, courthouse libraries, and government.
General maintenance of the library premises and collections: maintaining the book circulation system,
shelving and tidying the library, organizing and inventorying firm archives, binding and repairing books.
Collaboration: working on project assignments to advance the national library model and providing assistance or backup in delivering library services to lawyers.
Qualifications
Library technician diploma or equivalent.
Highly‑developed interpersonal, communication, organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with people at all levels.