Job Listings for Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. (LLSDC)
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Electronic Initiatives Librarian - George Washington University Jacob Burns Law Library
Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation’s capital. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is located on the GW campus in the downtown D.C. neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom.
The Law School’s Jacob Burns Law Library supports the curricular and teaching requirements of the Law School, the research and publication needs of the law faculty, and the study and research needs of the law students; and provides to the scholarly community at large access to a research collection of material about the law and its history. Additional information about the Law Library can be found at, https://www.law.gwu.edu/library
The Law Library seeks a qualified librarian for its Electronic Initiatives Librarian position to begin as early as February 21, 2022. The librarian in this position oversees the development and delivery of services supporting the curation and use of the library’s growing electronic resources collection. The librarian in this position is responsible for the curation of the electronic resource collection, including negotiation, license review, purchase decisions, access in the library discovery ecosystem, and analyzing usage statistics and budgetary parameters to evaluate electronic resources.
Please note that initially the librarian in this position will be required to work at the university's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, D.C.; the ability to work remotely in the future will be assessed and determined by the supervisor in accordance with Law School and University policies.
Minimum qualifications for this position are a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment; and a minimum of three years of post-graduate degree experience managing electronic resource life cycle activities in an academic or law library.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/88151 to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin February 2, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please note that the University has mandated that all personnel be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to accessing campus for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
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Manager of Library Services - Kutak Rock LLP
Summary - The Manager of Library Services will oversee the operations and manage strategic initiatives for the National Library Services Department in support of Firm Practice Area business goals and initiatives. This position is in the DC office.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the research services function of the Library Services Department to provide strategic information support to the firm, including determining research priorities and investigating and recommending new resources and tools.
- Provides research consultation and analysis, research project strategy, and manages specialized topical, legislative, docket, and regulatory research and customized monitoring services.
- Manages the research resource use tracking software (Research Monitor) and generates and analyzes use reports as needed for evaluation and renewal of online resources.
- Manages the monitoring, selection, and dissemination of curated information and news to individual attorneys and defined interest groups based on subject interests, special requests, client needs, and for competitive intelligence.
- Supports Marketing by researching information in support of business development efforts.
- Manages firmwide Library vendor relations.
- Negotiates License Agreements for research resources, and manages their implementation and lifecycle.
- Establishes policies for the use of Library research resources and tools and for training.
- Manages Library Services Department orientation for new timekeepers.
- Manages the Washington Office and New York Office Library collection, and collection
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- Approves Washington Office, New York Office, and firmwide Library renewals, cancellations, and invoices.
- Directs recruitment, hiring, and training of Library Services Department staff.
- Supervises the Reference Librarians and Library Assistant, including providing mentoring in research methods and skills and encouraging professional development
- Prepares and monitors the Library Services Department budget.
Qualifications:
- Requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible library experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
- Extensive database search experience and relevant research expertise to manage a sophisticated law firm research library
For information about applying, please contact Cameron Gowan at [email protected] |
Research Analyst - LAC Group
LAC Group seeks a Research Analyst to be part of an experienced and talented research team for a diverse national law firm's offices in either Washington DC or New York. This role will work independently as well as with a research team providing legal and other types of research to attorneys and staff.
The best candidates for the role will be dynamic individuals with good judgment who are deadline-oriented with the ability to work under pressure. This is a full-time benefited position and the hours for the position will be 8 AM – 4 PM ET as well as one weekend day per month that will earn a comp day in return.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research and analytics in legal, business and other subjects.
- Serve as practice, subject, and/or industry research specialist in areas aligned with the firm’s practice and business.
- Provide training on research strategies and resources as requested.
- Participate in collection development including new databases, websites and print material.
- Occasional evening and weekend coverage is required as part of team rotation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MLS from an ALA-accredited university and at least 2 years of experience in a research environment.
- Experience with industry research tools such as LexisNexis, WestLaw, Factiva, Cap IQ, Bloomberg, etc.
- Strong technical skills, including familiarity with SharePoint and MS Office
To apply, visit: https://lac.gp/3i3bZMz |
Research Analyst - Sidley Austin LLP
The East Coast offices of Sidley Austin are looking to fill a Research Analyst position. The Research Analyst will provide high-quality, in-depth legal and non-legal research using online and print resources. S/he will liaise with assigned practice area teams by providing key actionable insights that can be used to support better decisions through topic-specific research and analytic results.
Follow this link to apply for the position: https://careers-sidley.icims.com/jobs/6982/research-analyst/job
About the job
The Research Analyst will provide high-quality, in-depth legal and non-legal research using online and print resources. S/he will liaise with assigned practice area teams by providing key actionable insights that can be used to support better decisions through topic-specific research and analytic results.
- Conduct high-level, customizable research and analytics in legal, business and other subjects.
- Serve as practice, subject, and/or industry research specialist in areas aligned with the firm’s practice and business; use this expertise to proactively support Practice Area Teams (PAT) as the assigned liaison.
- Provide training on research strategies and resources as requested; develop, plan, coordinate and deliver presentations to assigned PAT and other groups, on recent developments, current awareness and research tools and other topics; contribute to the preparation of instructional and department marketing material.
- Participate in collection development including new databases, websites and print material; prepare resource review report as assigned coordinate user surveys, analyze usage, compare resource with other firm resources and competing products to make informed recommendations for renewal or cancellation.
- Keep up to date on industry current trends and best practices.
- Occasional evening and weekend coverage is required as part of team rotation.
- Work on special projects or any other duties assigned to fully meet the requirements of this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Required
- MLS from an ALA accredited university or 3 years’ experience in a research environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred
- JD from an ABA accredited law school or other advanced degree.
- Strong technical skills, including familiarity with SharePoint, MS Office, social media, graphic editors, and other related technology tools.
Other Skills And Abilities
The following will also be required of the successful candidate
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. |
Research Librarian - Corestaff
Corestaff is engaged by a law firm located in Washington, DC to identify candidates to fill a Research Librarian opening. The position would pay 80-90k.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex legal and non-legal research, including legislative and regulatory histories, using online and print resources,
- Assist attorneys and staff with research queries/strategy and current awareness monitoring
- Assist in the Conflicts and New Matter intake process, including due diligence research on potential clients
- Work closely with Marketing and other administrative departments to support the firm's client development and other business initiatives
- Assist with the library's integrated library system, intranet pages, and other products and systems used to deliver information and services
- Pursue continuing education opportunities and read professional literature to stay current on technological and research developments and industry best practices
Please contact Janet Webster if interested at [email protected] |
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