Library Technical Services/Acquisition Specialist (Job #2417) —Yorkson Legal, Inc.

Prestigious law firm is seeking a Technical Services/Acquisitions Specialist in the Library Services Department, reporting to the Director, U.S. Libraries.  

Job Description: 

The Specialist's duties and responsibilities encompass a wide range within the technical and acquisitions fields.  The Specialist is responsible for processing all materials that come into the library, directing the flow of materials to appropriate staff/offices.  This person is the primary contact for vendor relations.  He/she is responsible for all print orders, standing orders, and print/non-print material requests from foreign offices, NY office lawyers and staff, in consultation with the Director.  The Specialist is responsible for the assignment of database passwords and maintenance of master password lists.  He/she maintains acquisition records and works with the Director to monitor and compile data for the Library's annual budget.  

Job & Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a library required, significant work experience in technical services/acquisitions in a law library desired.
• Experience with computers, Excel, databases, and the Internet required.
• Superior organizational skills, the ability to set priorities, and a strong attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as function independently.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Contact information & Application Instructions:

Please send updated Word resume to: skim@yorkson.com, referencing job #2417 in your cover letter.

[posted August 31, 2010]

Reference Librarians (Multiple) for a Variety of Positions (Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire and Straight Temp)—InfoCurrent

InfoCurrent is seeking legal reference librarians to work for a variety of clients in top-tier law firms in Manhattan.  One such opportunity is needed for 11:00-7:00 hours. Others for standard hours.

Job Description:

Varied Reference Librarian duties.

Job & Educational Requirements:

• 2-7 years experience in a law firm setting
• Strong technology, print and online database, and office applications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with attorneys and other professionals
• Superior ability to gather, analyze and present
• Ability to collaborate with peers, multi-task and constantly juggle multiple priorities to find the best solutions to legal, business, scientific and law research requests in a timely manner under tight deadlines
• One opportunity is seeking expertise on Dodd-Frank Act and Regulatory Reform
• Some opportunities specify Sharepoint

Contact information & Application Instructions:

Send resume including software applications, database expertise and specialized expertise to Jerneeka.sams@infcurrent.com

[posted August 30, 2010]