A global city based law firm requires a Research Librarian to cover a 12 month contract.
Responsibilities include:
· Complete simple and complex legal and business research enquiries using a wide range of resources
· Assist end users to develop their own research strategies using print and electronic resources
· Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures and promote research services
· Identify training needs within the firm and deliver training to a range of fee-earners and trainees
· Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of online resources and promote new resources
· Liaise with fee-earners and suppliers to resolve technical, content or access issues
· Participate in trials of new online resources and contribute to evaluation and comparison of available online resources
· Assist with the selection, acquisition and cataloguing of new resources for London and international offices using the firm’s library management system
· Contribute to procurement processes
· Provide recommendations for purchasing new titles based on trends and feedback
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To be considered for this role you will need the following skills and experience:
· Postgraduate/graduate qualification in Library/Information Studies (or equivalent)
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in library & information work
· Demonstrated expertise in legal and/or business information resources
· Demonstrate a competent level of ability in the delivery of training
· Intermediate Word and Excel skills
· Confident research skills
· Experience of using SharePoint and automated library management systems
If you’re interested in this role please email me with your CV to arrange a confidential discussion.
Many thanks,
Jayne
Jayne Winch
Senior Consultant
m.+44(0)7736 880010
e.jayne.winch@cbresourcing.com
CB Resourcing
73 Watling Street
London EC4M 9BJ
