Temp Librarian, Research and Training

Any US Office with a strong preference for New York, NY

A leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world’s top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies with offices across the U.S. and the world have an immediate opening for a Temp Librarian, Research and Training.  This position may be located in any of their U.S. offices.

The Librarian provides training and expert legal reference and research to attorneys, staff and within specialized practice areas.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide expert-level of reference, research and support to attorneys and staff and as a subject matter expert in specialized practice areas for all US offices;
• Deliver research training to attorneys and staff and assist in the development of new research and reference offerings;
• Evaluate information resources to optimize library collections in coordination with the Information Resource team;
• Compile and organize information obtained in print and electronic resources/databases;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required and travel as needed; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned and additional library administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in online and case law research and legal databases;
• Expert proficiency in the English language, including punctuation, spelling, grammar and writing skills;
• Advanced proficiency in providing training on the use of electronic research platforms;
• Advanced proficiency in integrated library management systems;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite;
• Expert knowledge of legal and business research resources employed by global law firms;
• Advanced knowledge of database structure and theory;
• Advanced degree (MLS, MLIS) in library science, library information science or related field (required);
• At least 3 years of experience providing reference and research, preferably in a law or business library, with a focus on litigation research (preferred);
• At least 3 years of experience providing training on use of electronic research platforms; and
• At least 2 years of experience in litigation (preferred).