Research Librarian
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Location
City of London
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Competitive
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Contact Name:
Lee Seymour
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Contact email:
info@tfpl.com
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Published:
27 days ago
Research Librarian – Law Firm – London
A highly respected global law firm has a permanent job opportunity for a Research Librarian. You will be working as part of the Knowledge and Research team and will be contributing to the successful and proficient delivery of Information services to lawyers firm wide.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and pro-active candidate who will take pride in providing a superb service to the firm.
The ideal candidate will be articulate and will have proven experience of research work in a legal or business information environment with a postgraduate qualification in Library/Information Management (or equivalent).
As Research Librarian your job role will include:
· Delivering high quality business and legal research using a wide range of online and hardcopy resources
Preparing and delivering training on legal information resources and techniques across the firm
Current Awareness - Producing and collating newsletters on sectors, clients and key subjects
Helping with the selection, purchase and cataloguing of new resources
Helping fee earners with their search strategies
This would suit an Information qualified Research professional with Knowledge and Information Services experience gained from another law firm or corporate environment as well as the following key job competencies…
Having an excellent working knowledge of the main legal and commercial research databases
Having experience of using SharePoint and automated library management systems
Being confident to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
Having excellent written and oral communication skills
Being an excellent team player and able to work well under pressure
Having a pro-active, professional and “can-do” attitude
You will possess the ability to develop a good understanding of the work of the Law firm’s Knowledge & Research team and to appreciate clients' needs.
This is a full-time role. If you would like to find out more about this or similar Research and Information job vacancies, then email your details to info@tfpl.com