Library Clerk

Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for assisting inmates in the Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries; searches for legal reading materials; obtains additional reading materials from outside sources; interprets legal terminology; maintains request logs; schedules inmates to attend law library; notarizes legal documents; makes copies; orders and maintains equipment, materials and supplies; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists inmates in searching for legal reading materials in the Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries
• Interacts with other local libraries to obtain legal reading materials not available at Adult Detention Center or Jail Annex Libraries
• Assists inmates in interpreting legal terminology
• Maintains logs of materials requested by inmates
• Schedules inmates to attend law library and maintains records
• Shelves and files legal reading materials
• Notarizes legal documents such as motions for inmates filing court appeals
• Copies legal reading materials not available to inmates
• Orders and maintains equipment, materials and supplies
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year law library experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of library procedures; knowledge of basic legal terminology; knowledge of court appeals procedures
• Skill in operating basic office equipment
• Ability to shelve and file legal reading materials; ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, outside organizations, co-workers and County employees
• May be required to serve as a Notary Public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Working conditions are primarily in an office environment located within the County Jail with constant exposure to hostile or violent people
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Supplemental Information