Assistant Librarian - Library Services

Verrill

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Portland, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Assistant Librarian supports library operations by managing records, processing book orders, and handling interlibrary loan requests. They also provide reference services, maintain library spaces, and assist with administrative tasks and special projects.

Qualifications

You have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year of relevant experience. You possess strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication and customer service abilities. Proven project-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks successfully are essential for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

records information management software

PDF editors

Microsoft Office Suite

document management systems

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Portland Office - Portland , ME 04101Position Type: Full TimeVerrill is actively reviewing resumes for an Assistant Librarian for our Portland, Maine office. As one of New England’s top full-service law firms, we are interested in hiring talented individuals to join our team. Verrill offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a collaborative work environment in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally. Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Assistant Librarian supports a broad range of library operations, including administrative tasks, reference services, and special projects. This role helps maintain library resources, organize materials, update records, support research workflows, and coordinate library initiatives. The Assistant Librarian also contributes to daily service needs, ensuring the library remains organized, accessible, and responsive to Verrill’s information needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cataloging and maintaining library records; filing updates in print resources and managing incoming library mail; distributing periodicals according to the Library Distribution List; processing book orders and interlibrary loan requests; assisting with library billing and maintaining administrative records; responding to quick reference and basic troubleshooting requests; maintaining the organization and appearance of library spaces; supporting inventory, database updates, and other routine administrative tasks; and assisting with special projects and library initiatives. This is a full‑time, hourly position. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self‑starter with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least one (1) year of relevant experience. Experience with records information management software, PDF editors, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems is preferred, as is the flexibility to travel when needed. The successful candidate will produce high‑quality work in a timely and professional manner while providing exceptional client service and team support in a fast‑paced environment. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication and customer service abilities are essential. Applicants should demonstrate proven project‑management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks successfully, and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a team. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Need help applying? Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team. Verrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. Qualifications

Verrill

Decency, honesty, and judgment. These values define Verrill and are why clients trust us and choose us time and time again. For more than 160 years, we’ve built on this foundation to create meaningful client value and foster trusted, enduring relationships by delivering sophisticated legal counsel without compromising what matters most. Through thoughtful, strategic growth, we’ve developed a broad, collaborative platform that enables seamless service across offices, practices, and industries. By combining deep local insight with the full service capabilities of a larger law firm, we are able to better serve our clients wherever they do business. We advise businesses, institutions, and individuals across a wide range of practice areas and industries, providing practical, high quality legal solutions throughout New England, across the United States, and internationally.
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