Australia: Library Technician / Librarian Thomsons Lawyers – Sydney NSW

The role:

We are currently seeking a Library Technician or Librarian to work in our Sydney office, on a full-time basis. This is an autonomous role working as part of a supportive national team. The role is responsible for assisting and providing quality information services and research to staff, locally and nationally as required.

Role requirements:

• Provide recommendations and advice in relation to the firm’s library resources based on knowledge of availability and quality of products and understanding of needs of practice areas.
• Order new material relevant to practice groups (in consultation with interstate librarians and the Chief Operations Officer)
• Maintaining the library Intranet in collaboration with the interstate librarians in a SharePoint environment.
• Catalogue new acquisitions as/when required in accordance with library policies
• Manage loose leaf updates including filing, and follow up of missing updates/issues/pages and orders with publishers.
• Undertake complex reference and research queries as requested by Partners and staff
• Conduct inductions and training for Thomson Geer staff
• Maintain the Library Resource Centre intranet pages as required

• Examines knowledge management issues from the standpoint of the firm, ensuring alignment with the corporate vision/objectives and looking at `return on investment.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2-4 years’ experience as Librarian or 4+ years as Senior Library Technician;
• Hold a degree or post graduate qualification in library and information services/management;
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to problem solve;
• Display advanced Microsoft suite skills;
• Maintain a strong focus on service delivery;
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels; and
• Experience with systems such as; Westlaw AU, Lexis Advance, LexisNexus, CCM Intelliconnect, Timebase and Lawlex.

You must be able to work autonomously with minimum direction, have exceptional time management and organisational skills, with a strong client service focus.

What we offer:

At Thomson Geer, we offer quality, varied and challenging work, a high calibre client base and a collaborative and supportive team environment. You’ll be rewarded with professional development opportunities and market competitive remuneration.

Thomson Geer has a “well-being @ work” program encompassing corporate massage, health and wellbeing seminars, discounted gym and health insurance rates, flu vaccinations, skin health checks, and an employee assistance program. We also have an active social club and are supportive of flexible working practices.

What you need to do:

If this sounds like the role for you please submit your application via the “Apply” link below.

Please note: we are not taking agency applications at this time.