Library Clerk

Shearn Delamore & Co.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Library Assistant to support legal staff by managing library resources and assisting patrons. Responsibilities include organizing legal materials, maintaining databases, and clerical support. Ideal candidates will have a background in Information Management or Library Science and solid organizational skills.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Flexible work hours

Company trip & dinner

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Information Management or Library Science preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research databases is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in locating legal materials.
• Organize and shelve legal texts according to classification systems.
• Maintain accurate records of library transactions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in computer use

Familiarity with library management systems

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Management

Library Science or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Responsibility

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patrons, including partners, lawyers and pupils in locating legal texts, case law, statutes, and other law-related materials.
• Check materials in and out using the libraryâs circulation system, ensuring proper tracking of legal documents.
• Organize and shelve legal books, journals, law reports, statutes, and library resources in accordance with legal classification systems (Dewey Decimal Classification).
• Updating loose-leaf publications with the latest issue accordingly.
• Assist assistant librarian in doing amendment to federal and state legislations.
• Sort and compile the federal and state gazette and prepare for binding.
• Help process new acquisitions, including labelling, cataloguing, and preparing legal materials for circulation.
• Answer phones and respond to inquiries, directing complex legal questions to librarians.
• Maintain accurate records of library transactions, legal materials inventory, and database updates.
• Assist with maintaining digital legal resources and databases, helping users navigate online legal research tools.
• Provide clerical support to librarians, including data entry, filing, and preparing reports.
• Ensure the library environment remains professional, organized, and user-friendly.
  
  

Job Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Information Management or Library Science or any equivalent .
• Familiar with library management systems, is a plus
• Proficiency in computer use and legal research databases (such as Westlaw, LexisNexis) is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal staff and library professionals.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Flexible
• Company trip & dinner
  
  

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