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Sullivan & Worcester LLP - Technical Services & Research Librarian
Boston, MA
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
Hybrid - Full-time
About the Company
Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a premier international law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan's clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan's ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best-in-class client service.
About the Role
The Technical Services and Research Librarian oversees the firm's technical and circulation services and delivers reference and in-depth research services to the firm's attorneys and staff. The incumbent is responsible for the day to day interactions with publishers and vendors, overseeing the firm's library collection and integrated library system (i.e., catalog), coordinating the work of contract file clerks, and assisting with contract and subscription renewals. In addition, the Technical Services and Research Librarian assists with the administration and management of the firm's electronic content platforms and assists with budgeting and resource assessment.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the firm's print and electronic library resources, including collection development, circulation, and original and copy-cataloging of material
Maintains and oversees support for the Firm's integrated library system while assisting with the library's intranet pages
Coordinates filing work of the contract filing clerks
Records and maintains Firm electronic resources licenses and oversees access
Provides analysis and reports to stakeholders for resource utilization and evaluation
Reviews, processes, and codes invoices for budgeting purposes
Coordinates inter-library loans and document delivery
Assists library director with annual budget process
Assists library director with contract and subscription renewals
Assists library director with new hire orientations and attorney and staff instruction
Assists Firm with implementation and rollout of new resources
Liaisons with IT and other Firm departments for resource implementation and system maintenance
Assists attorneys and staff with current awareness, reference, and in-depth research services
Qualifications
Master's degree in library science or related field required
5-7 years of legal library experience strongly preferred
Expertise using automated library catalog systems (Softlink Liberty preferred)
Knowledge of bibliographic classifications systems, specifically Library of Congress
Familiarity with MARC and other computerized library records formats
Knowledge of resource utilization tracking products, preferably Onelog
SharePoint and/or Handshake Software experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of print and electronic legal content platforms such as Lexis, Westlaw, Intelligize, VitalLaw, and PLI Plus
Strong organizational and oral communication skills
Pay range and compensation package
$100,000-$130,000
Featured benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Commuter benefits
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
To Apply, click on the link below:
https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?lawfirm=87&id=5
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000