The OpportunityThe Assistant Research Librarian plays an important role in supporting the delivery of Research services across the US offices. The role provides day-to-day research and current awareness support, helping to ensure lawyers and business services teams have access to the information, resources and training they need. The role also supports a range of administrative and operational activities that are essential to the efficient delivery of Research services.
Research Services
- Supporting the firm to realise its strategy by delivering high quality business and legal research using a wide range of online and hardcopy resources
- Supporting panel pitches process by providing research on clients
Current awareness
- Use legal and business information resources to provide a current awareness service to the business
- Produce and collate newsletters on sectors, clients or key topics
Procurement and collection development
- Management of complete lifecycle of hardcopy material
- Selection, procurement and cataloguing of hardcopy resources
- Updating and amending catalogue records, processing and distributing new books
- Arranging for the disposal or withdrawal of stock
- Liaise with stakeholders to evaluate requirements
- Use infrastructure products (Library Management System, Resource Management System) to track, analyse and review database usage
- Liaise with external suppliers to resolve technical, content or access issues with resources
- Process payment of invoices
Training
- Design and deliver training on online information products and research techniques
- Assist end users to develop their own research skills and strategies
Additional duties
- Be a collaborative and active member of the Research team supporting in all projects as and when they arise
- Some administrative duties such as credentialing new employees
- User access is managed accurately and in a timely manner
- Catalogue and resource records are maintained to a high standard
- Vendor issues are resolved promptly and effectively
- Positive feedback from stakeholders on responsiveness and service quality
- Contribution to successful delivery of system and operational projects
- Reference and research requests are completed on time and to the satisfaction of the user
- Demonstrated ability to work within policies and guidelines and to contribute to the attainment of department goals as set by the Senior Research Manager
- Masters in Library Science or equivalent
- Ideally 1-2 years' experience working in a professional services library or other library/information service environment
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
- Proficiency in basic technical skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint (preferred)
- Basic understanding of data analysis and reporting techniques
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Effective problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Personal Leadership - Positively impacts those around them, makes quality decisions and develops themselves both personally and professionally
- Demonstrates sound knowledge in their field
- Anticipates potential problems and identifies a range of possible solutions
- Adapts their interpersonal style to suit different audiences in a genuine way
Builds Authentic Relationships- Takes time to get to know people beyond their role
- Treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way
- Recognises when colleagues are under pressure and volunteers to assist them where possible
Collaborates with others - Works within teams and across boundaries to share knowledge and achieve results
- Identifies and builds relationships required to achieve the best outcomes for the firm
- Engages people with the right skills, knowledge and expertise to provide advice and assist with tasks
- Connects other people in the firm who have mutual interests or work objectives
- Generously shares their time, knowledge, expertise and talent to support others' success
Enhances the Client Experience- Creates opportunities to enhance the experience of the firm's clients through their daily tasks
- Behaves consistently with the firm's values in their interactions with others
- Conducts themselves in a way that reflects positively on the firm's brand, both inside and outside the firm
Achieves Results- Maintains focus and drive to achieve quality outcomes
- Focuses their time and efforts on issues that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives
- Anticipates responses and plans their approach accordingly
- Looks for the most effective way to achieve outcomes
- Maintains perspective and optimism when faced with setbacks
Salary Range - US$85,000-US$95,000.
TeamKnowledge and Research
Working PatternFull time
LocationNew York
Contract typePermanent Contract
