Librarian, law (Belfast or London) Librarian /Information Manager – Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

One year FTC! An international law firm requires a Librarian to join its established team in Belfast or London. The library supports all offices through the purchase and management of information resources – in print and online. The Librarian is part of the team providing access to information resources for individuals and libraries across the firm.  This is a varied role and will cover a range of activities including: Acquisitions, cataloguing, processing and collection maintenance, managing the UK learning and development collections, supporting and promoting the library management system (LMS), and current awareness.

Main responsibilities include:

• Purchase and catalogue print and online resources
• Support the ongoing development of library collections, highlighting new texts and identifying out of date materials
• Negotiate with fee earners, library contacts and vendors to provide access to print and online resources
• Provide remote library services for smaller international offices
• Updating and supporting use of the firm’s Library Management System (LMS)

To be considered for this role you will need the following skills and experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in a library environment, preferably including acquisitions and/or cataloguing tasks
• Demonstrable interest in library operational work and understanding of core processes
• Exhibits good project management skills
• Technical expertise in the use of LMS is essential
• Technical expertise in the use of specialist software and online resources such as SharePoint, eBooks and journals is desirable
• An Information / Library qualification is desirable
• Understanding of licensing terms and conditions is advantageous
• Experience of delivering training to colleagues and business users, both remotely and in person
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Solutions oriented and a critical thinker
• Strong all round communication skills
• Adaptable, resilient and flexible approach to work
• Committed to excellent customer service