Senior Research Librarian

The Senior Research Librarian provides reference, research and reader services to attorneys and staff and oversees and implements interlibrary loan procedures. Oversees and implements the library's acquisition, cataloging, circulation, and routing systems to provide easy accessibility to all library resources. The Senior Research 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:

• 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 resources to provide statistics, uninterrupted service, and the latest enhancements.

• Works with Senior Library Services 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.

• Maintains library applications and online resources.

• Collaborates with Senior Library Services Manager to design knowledge management processes to help better serve the firm.

• 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 and knowledge management training programs for attorneys and staff.

• Assists in the development of library policies and procedures.

• Supervises library operations in absence of Senior Library Services Manager.

• Performs general library duties and participates in special projects as needed.

• Works proactively with the Senior Library Services Manager and with other departments of the Firm in an effort to continually improve library services.

Essential Management Competencies:

• 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 AI, Bloomberg Law, PacerPro, VitalLaw, Lexis Search Advantage, Lex Machina, Intelligize, Capital IQ, PACER, HeinOnline, efileMA 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.

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