Reference Librarian

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Reference Librarian
The candidate assists the Library Manager with compiling legislative histories, research training, acquisitions, subscriptions management, collection development, and library technology. Provides skilled and customized reference and research services to attorneys and paralegals using print and electronic sources, including social media. Supports Competitive Intelligence and Business Development projects. Assists attorneys and paralegals with cite checking, news alerts, and docket tracking. Manages online ID and Passwords for research platforms and maintains user database in Integrated Library System (ILS) platform. Schedules Westlaw, Lexis, and other online research platforms training for attorneys and paralegals in both offices. Provides orientation training of library services for new employees. Daily routes of electronic newsletters and check-in of print materials. Bindery processes. Interlibrary loans. Assists the Library Manager in tracking current legislation, maintaining print and online legislative folders, and compiling legislative histories. Assists the Library Manager in reconciling library purchases and annual budget preparation. Assists the Library Manager with maintaining the knowledge management platform (intranet), ILS platform, and other applications. Assists with collection development and coordinates with the Contract Librarian regarding acquisitions, including cataloging, new orders, desk copies, renewals, missing materials, vendor contacts, and cancellations for print and electronic resources. All other duties as assigned by the Library Manager or Firm Administrator. Master’s degree in Library and Information Science is required. Should have 3-5 years of progressively responsible work experience with legal or other professional services organization in order to gain knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research, and law library procedures.

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