Turcan Connell – Librarian to join the Firm in the Edinburgh office on a 9 month fixed-term basis

We have an opportunity for a Librarian to join the Firm in the Edinburgh office on a 9 month fixed-term basis as maternity cover. The role will cover the administration and maintenance of the Firm’s Library.

Team:                   Library

Business:             Turcan Connell

Hours:                   Part time: 17 hours a week, 2.5 days – flexible on days

Contract:             9 months fixed-term

 

Background

 

We have an opportunity for a Librarian to join the Firm in the Edinburgh office on a 9 month fixed-term basis as maternity cover. The role will cover the administration and maintenance of the Firm’s Library.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Ensure returned items are checked in on the catalogue and shelved/stored in correct location;
  • Enquires vary in the time required but can include: account admin (passwords), suggesting resources, locating books, supplying journal articles, requesting items from other libraries, research on specific legal questions, ad hoc training;
  • Challenge/approve invoices, record on expenditure spreadsheet and submit to Finance for processing. Store invoices electronically;
  • Check Wildy and Avizandum websites for new publications;
  • Book orders;
  • Library partner meeting, including budget summary; and
  • Loose-leafing.

 

Skills/Qualifications

 

  • Previous experience as a Librarian is required, within a Law Firm would be advantageous;
  • Reliability with a business-like attitude to the work involved;
  • Flexible team worker with good communication skills;
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills; and
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

 

Application Process

 

Please send any CVs to Clare Hedges in Human Resources, at clare.hedges@turcanconnell.com.

 

Closing date for CVs to be submitted no later than Wednesday 18th December 2019.

Privacy Statement: By applying and submitting an application for a position within Turcan Connell, applicants’ information will be held by the Firm for the purpose for which it was collected. All applications will be deleted following a period of six months.

 

Kind regards

Faye

 

Faye Cooke
Knowledge Manager
Tel : 0131 228 8111

TURCAN CONNELL
www.turcanconnell.com