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Reference Librarian, Latham & Watkins - NY

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Reference Librarian to join our winning team, located in New York. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.


The Reference Librarian will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.

As a Reference Librarian at Latham, you will provide reference services involving legal, business, and general information sources to attorneys, paralegals, and staff using a variety of databases and research tools while accomplishing these and other critical functions:

• Conducts domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate database and research tools and directs Attorneys to appropriate sources.
• Participates in creating and managing library digital collections and promotes access to online materials.
• Reviews diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost effectiveness, then chooses the best sources for answering research requests.
• Compiles and organizes information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information, accompanied by explanatory notes if relevant, so that the material is readily understandable to the user.
• Maintains familiarity with the library’s own information resources, in particular its catalog, circulation, acquisitions, and routing systems.
• Maintains awareness of current developments on legal news and information services, specifically with developments regarding Lexis, Westlaw, the Internet, business databases, and specialty databases relevant to the office’s practice areas.
• Performs cite-checking: analyzes and verifies legal citations in memoranda and pleadings using Lexis or Westlaw, and the Blue Book or other citation authority.
• Performs other library administrative and technical services tasks as needed.

As a Reference Librarian, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience as a research or corporate librarian. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of digital legal and database research systems and print reference sources in legal and business areas. Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the Apply Now link.

See: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=J3G4S5786MS5DNLSYSZ&siteid=cbindeed&ipath=EXIND (Source: Indeed.com)

 

Librarians and Information Science Professionals Wanted! TRAK Records and Library - NY

TRAK Records and Library is recruiting recent MLIS graduates! If you are highly skilled in any of the following areas: circulation, collections management, classification, reference, research methods, archiving, cataloguing, records management or information architecture please submit your resume in Word formation to [email protected] today!

See: http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?jobid=116854654&WT.mc_n=Indeed_US&from=indeed

 

Research Services Manager, DLA Piper - NY

Job Title: Research Services Manager
Area of Interest: Legal Support Services
Location: New York, NY
Req #: dlap-00001439

Description:
DLA Piper, a leader in the practice of law worldwide, is currently seeking a Research Services Manager for the New York Office. The Research Services Manager will be a member of the national research organization. Key roles and responsibilities will include:

- Manage all research services, resources, and training for designated practice groups and offices.

- Assure participation of staff in supporting local and national requests for research support including complex research, online research, fact checking and document retrieval.

- Respond to attorney and support staff resource/research needs and questions.

- Address administrative issues presented by Library staff and administrative departments; promote strong working relationship with colleagues in other offices and departments.

- Assure that administrative functions including budgeting, acquisitions, collection development, facilities planning, status reports, and records conform to national standards and practices.

- Participate in developing, promoting, and attaining the Department's strategic goals.

- Identify opportunities for staff cross training, professional development, and continuing education. Train library staff on processes and tasks within the library; plan and delegate projects for library staff.

- Develop and promote research and resource training opportunities for attorneys and staff; promote awareness of new legal trends, issues, and resources/materials for the various practice groups.

- Collect workload statistics and provide reports as designated by the Research Services & Libraries Management team.

- Provides consistent direction and leadership to staff and assignments. Hires, coaches, develops and manages staff.

- Conducts performance management evaluations and reviews.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Six (6) to eight (8) years of library experience with at least three (3) years in a lead or management position is required. Law firm library management, legal and business research experience is strongly preferred. An MLS, MLIS or JD is required (equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirement).

Requires expert knowledge of online legal research services, including Westlaw and similar products. Expert knowledge of print and online research methods and sources is required. Must possess functional knowledge of, or ability to learn Dialog, Bloomberg Law, Court link, Westlaw Business, D&B and other standard business research applications and services. Flexibility for some travel is required.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required to interact with attorneys and staff on a daily basis. Ability to manage a variety of projects and initiatives simultaneously. Enjoys handling new challenges in a deadline driven environment. Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Note: This position will be available as of January 2013.

DLA Piper is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 4,200 lawyers in 77 offices located in 31 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. DLA Piper places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual.

DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year-end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid-time-off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance.

Please apply online: http://www.dlapiper.com

Only those qualified applicants submitting a cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements will be considered. No agency submission accepted.

DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer-M/F/D/V.

See: https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=785&ji=2634802&sn=I (Source: Indeed.com)