| Description: |
Library Associates seeks a Reference Librarian with 3-5 years of
reference experience, preferably in a law firm library.
Qualifications:
- Experience using online and print sources such as LexisNexis, Westlaw,
Hoover's, ChoicePoint, Courtlink, and other, similar sources.
- Experience using the Internet to answer complex reference questions is
highly desirable.
- A Master's degree in Library Information Science from an
ALA-accredited university is preferred; however, we will consider
applicants that have the equivalent experience, provided all other
criteria are met.
Duties:
- Provide reference and research for a busy reference desk in response
to simple and complex questions on legal, business, public records and
general news subjects.
- Manage electronic and manual cost recovery for the firm's two largest
vendors.
- Under the direction of the Management, conduct training and
orientation for new attorneys and staff.
- Meet with information-provider vendors for online services and learn
as much as possible about new services, upgrades to existing services,
and other products that might benefit the firm.
- Arrange for demos and training sessions with vendors and attorneys and
professional staff.
- Develop content for the information services pages of the firm's
Intranet.
- Work with the Management to create marketing and promotional programs
and materials to help attorneys and staff learn more about the services
offered by Information Services.
- Retrieve, organize and deliver cases, statutes and other authorities
for litigation support.
- Work on special projects as needed.
Application:
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