Legal Research

*Firm Technical Services Librarian*

Large DC office of international law firm seeks experienced Technical Services Librarian to serve as the Firm library's principal specialist for the functions specific to cataloging, serials and maintenance of access to the library's intellectual resources. Primary responsibilities include working with the Systems and Technology Manager to ensure overall operational efficiency of the Technical Services department and establish Firmwide policies, standards, and procedures in the area of technical services. In addition, this position performs daily technical services work in an area of expertise (cataloging and serials); collects and analyzes Technical Services' statistics and then prepares reports; and assists in providing direction and training to all Firm library technical service staff.

Successful candidates must have excellent communication (oral-written) skills; possess the ability to work independently; demonstrate initiative; set priorities and see projects through completion; meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities; handle several tasks simultaneously; and work within a team setting. Masters in Library or Information Science; working knowledge of MARC, AACR2, OCLC Connexion and other library technical service tools; and a minimum three years of progressively responsible technical services experience in an automated environment required. Law library and knowledge of and experience with integrated library systems, such as Innovative Interfaces are preferred.

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