Senior Librarian

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The Senior Librarian oversees and implements the library’s acquisition, cataloging, circulation and routing systems to provide easy accessibility to all library resources; provides reference, research and reader services to attorneys and staff; and oversees and implements interlibrary loan procedures. The Senior Librarian provides excellent service to our clients in a setting where individual productivity and cost management are highly valued.
This individual contributes to Knowledge Management initiatives for the firm.
Job Functions:
Technical services:
Maintains current awareness of new products, developments and standards in technical services and library technology.
Creates documentation and instructs staff on automated systems, new technology and technical service procedures.
Catalogs and maintains an accurate and current record of the library collection.
Facilitates access to electronic resources, including password management.
Works to identify and maximize available utilities to provide statistics, uninterrupted service and the latest enhancements.
Works with Library Manager to ensure department invoices are paid on time
Develops and executes custom procedures and reports as requested.
Serves as the library’s technical liaison with vendors and the Firm’s IT Department and to maintain library applications and online resources.
Collaborates with Library Manager to design knowledge management processes to help better serve the firm.
Reference and Interlibrary loan:
Provides legal and non-legal reference and research services by searching internal and external collections, conducting computerized searches, interlibrary loan and document retrieval.
Ensures the accurate and timely delivery of information resources to attorneys and clients.
Recommends the acquisition of resources to enhance and maintain the library collection and services.
Participates in library training programs for attorneys and staff.
Assists in the development of library policies and procedures.
Supervises library operations in absence of Library Manager.
Performs general library duties and participates in special projects as needed.
Essential Competencies:
Works proactively with the Library Manager and with other departments of the Firm.
Maintains active lines of communication within and between departments to share knowledge and support collaborative efforts, organizational change and goal achievement.
Organizes and prioritizes assignments and contributes to the department’s ability to meet or exceed goals and standards.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments affecting the department and the Firm.
Uses innovative thinking and exercises sound judgment to achieve results.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an A.L.A.-accredited library school or equivalent experience.
Minimum of two years' research experience in a law firm or corporate library.
Expertise with computer-based research tools, including but not limited to: Lexis Advance, Bloomberg Law, Practical Law, Cheetah, Lexis Search Advantage, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Capital IQ, PACER, Courthouse News Service, HeinOnline and more.
Experience managing integrated library systems and performing and managing all aspects of technical services.
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
Practical working knowledge of Knowledge Management methods and best practices is preferred
Strong overall technical aptitude including knowledge of integrated library systems, online research services, e-mail and all MS Office applications.
Proven ability to set priorities and complete diverse assignments on a timely basis.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Must have minimal physical mobility. Position may occasionally require standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Must have the ability to operate equipment such as a computer and copy machine.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and to read and follow detailed instructions.
Must have the ability to prepare assorted documents and other related materials.
Must have the ability to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines.
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