Part-Time Library Assistant: Research & Member Services

New-York-City-Bar-Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary NYC Bar Association city

Free City Bar CLEs

Employee discounts

Job summary

New York City Bar Association is seeking a Library Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support in the Library at Midtown Manhattan. The role involves retrieving and reshelving materials, operating microform equipment, and assisting with Virtual Law Firm mail services, delivering excellent customer service to members and visitors in person, by phone, and via email.

This part-time, on-site position offers a flexible schedule (approximately 15 hours per week, generally

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.
• Ability to learn library systems, procedures, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for Library operations and member services.
• Operate microform equipment to locate and reproduce requested materials.
• Support Virtual Law Firm mail services, including receiving, organizing, sorting, and forwarding member mail.
• Retrieve books, microforms, and other research materials from storage locations.
• Reshelve materials in accordance with library procedures.
• Copy, scan, and distribute research materials to members and staff.
• Maintain organized library spaces and assist in public areas.
• Respond to member inquiries with courteous, professional assistance in person, by phone, and via email.
• Perform filing, data entry, and other clerical duties as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Library systems knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York City Bar Association is seeking a Library Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support in the Library at Midtown Manhattan. The role involves retrieving and reshelving materials, operating microform equipment, and assisting with Virtual Law Firm mail services, delivering excellent customer service to members and visitors in person, by phone, and via email.

This part-time, on-site position offers a flexible schedule (approximately 15 hours per week, generally