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Location : New York - New York City
Refer to Job # DDKG609306


New York City office seeks Manager of New York Library with 5+ years of research and management experience in law libraries, preferably law firm libraries. The candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of the NY office library, including collection management and acquisitions for the branch location, space planning, and supervision of office library staff members. Responsible for the coordination of library reference and research services provided firm wide. Other important activities include training and orientation, outreach to departments and practice groups, continuing development of services and resources, and use of technology to improve services and operations. All branch library activities are conducted within the context and policies of the firm wide library. Manage the office library. Supervise and evaluate library staff, including training as necessary and appropriate. Select and manage local print collection development to meet office needs; approve invoices for payment; advise on electronic collection development to meet firm-wide needs. Under the direction of the Manager of Library Services, oversee the cataloging of office collection into integrated library system. Contribute to space planning projects; plan and oversee weeding projects, shifts, and moves to new or renovated library facilities. Oversee local work in the integrated library system, making certain that firm wide standards of data entry are met. Coordinate library reference operations and set priorities among library research activities so as to provide the best possible service for the entire firm. In consultation with the Senior Manager of Library Services and other managers, set and enforce reference service policies; develop methodology for tracking and recording reference activity; oversee compliance with methodology. Provide legal/business/ intellectual property research services to all members of firm, in all locations, at all levels of inquiry complexity, using appropriate sources and analyzing results for presentation to the user; bill for research time. Participate in and oversee orientation of legal and non-legal staff in use and resources of the Library; contribute to the Library's formal and informal publications and outreach activities. Teach legal/business/ intellectual property research, particularly effective use of online databases, to individuals and groups, using appropriate educational techniques and tools. Participate in development of electronic resources and new technologies, including portal resources for practice groups, access to electronic publications, and knowledge management initiatives, such as West km. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Manager of Library Services 13. Travel to other offices for meetings and training. M.L.S. from ALA-accredited library school, and/or J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required. Experience with a wide variety of electronic information services and ability to instruct others in their use required. Knowledge of IT, including websites, portals, and knowledge management required. Experience in law library acquisitions and collection management desirable. Strong skills in computer use, including Microsoft office suite required. Supervisory experience required.
 
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Location : Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Refer to Job # EHBD609467

This firm is prominent on the local Philadelphia scene, with several offices around the East Coast. Local lobbying is the forte here. In their small Washington DC office, regulatory is the main thrust, although the major focus is support for the DC office. This firm has an interesting focus on industry group, instead of practice area. This approach to lawyering is highly progressive--since it allows attorneys to become intimately involved with their clients and their needs. While this firm is not a national player, it has a strong local presence with a collegial atmosphere.
Philadelphia office seeks Research Librarian preferably with 2+ years law library experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and conducting specialized research and analysis requested by timekeepers on companies, industries, markets and competitors, using a comprehensive variety of print and online resources in the areas of legal industry and other subjects for marketing and business development. Report to the Director of Library Services. Responsibilities include: Providing comprehensive business and legal research assistance; the focus on being an expert in research and online systems for specific practice groups. Monitoring blogs and other resources for breaking resources and forwarding them appropriately. Assisting in the development of the library intranet and other educational resources. Assisting in education and training of new attorneys and support staff. Managing/monitoring Interlibrary Loans. Working on projects as assigned. ALA accredited Master's degree in Library & Information Science required. Should have knowledge of commercial online resources; knowledge of legal bibliography and ability to use print and on-line resources, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, Dun & Bradstreet and other types of web-based services; basic familiarity with Intranet design and development and excellent communications skills, professionalism and the ability to be flexible in prioritizing multiple tasks.
 
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Location : Utah - Salt Lake City
Refer to Job # LDJD609476

This is one of the largest, most prestigious law firms in Arizona. They have a full-service business practice that includes all aspects of transactional law and litigation. The firm has an impressive list of major corporate clients from across the country, and it has been involved in many significant cases and transactions. The firm has several offices in the Western United States, and it is large enough to handle the most complex legal matters. A strong commitment to pro bono work is present, and it is credited as billable hours. The atmosphere at this firm is supportive and collegial, and attorneys are provided with excellent technology resources to improve their efficiency.
Salt Lake City office seeks Catalog Librarian with previous cataloging experience. The candidate's responsibilities include: Catalog library materials into the Horizon cataloging system. Gather library books from the library and attorneys' offices in order to enter them into the Horizon cataloging system. Create and affix spine labels onto the books. A Master's degree in Library Science is a plus. MLS student candidates are welcome. Must be detail oriented and proactive communicators. Preferred knowledge: of Horizon cataloging system; of original and copy cataloging and of MARC records and AACR2.
 
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