Reference Librarian, New York

Job Description:

At Alston & Bird, a major U.S. law firm with over 800 attorneys, our people trust the people
they work for, take pride in what they do, enjoy the people they work with and
serve the communities in which they live. Our environment has been praised as
one of the most open and receptive in the United States, not only among law
firms, but also among all businesses. Alston & Bird has been ranked by
FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to work for" for twelve years
in a row. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

GENERAL SUMMARY


Professional position that provides both legal and non-legal research
and reference assistance to all attorneys and staff for client-generated
projects and Firm projects. Firm projects include, but are not limited to,
marketing research, seminar development, pro-bono work, preparation of published
material, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts research projects as requested by attorneys and staff.
• Provides research consultation to attorneys and staff.
• Trains attorneys and staff in use of library materials such as loose-leaf services, digests, etc.
• Conducts online research through multiple electronic and web-based services
including for example, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, Dialog, Dow Jones, Dun &
Bradstreet, etc..
• Cite-checks briefs, memoranda, articles, seminar material, etc. for proper citation format, status of law and accuracy of quotations.
Process daily mail and route periodicals and newsletters.

Enter all daily incoming library materials into SydneyPlus library online system.
Order materials as needed or instructed by Library Manager.

Process new materials with card/pockets and call numbers for physical shelf
collection.
• Provides current awareness services on specific subjects as
requested by attorneys and staff.
• Provides direct research service to
clients as requested by attorneys.
• Familiarizes new attorneys, staff and
summer associates with Firm library services and procedures.
• Provides
special training and library assistance to summer associates.
• Undertakes
specific projects as directed by the Library Manager.
• Maintains ongoing
professional development through review of legal and library publications,
attending professional association seminars and meetings, receiving regular
training from vendors.
• Promotes library public relations by maintaining a
professional, service-oriented attitude and by keeping current on the needs and
trends of the Firm.
• Works with other members of the library staff to
enhance the development of library resources, services and procedures to best
serve the needs of the Firm as the Firm evolves and expands.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communications skills; extensive knowledge of legal and non-legal resources; creativity; initiative; ability to use online services; ability to set priorities and make appropriate judgments; ability to work under pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repetitive motions - substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing, stooping, walking, pushing,
pulling and lifting.
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately.
• Hearing - ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Sitting most of the time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be
acquired during four years of college. Master of Library Science preferred. At least two years of experience in a legal or business library preferred.

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