Law Librarian

Lindquist & Vennum, a downtown Minneapolis law firm, has an opening for a Librarian in our Library Services department. The candidate will manage a variety of critical library technical processes (ordering, cataloging/routing utilizing the firm's online library system & intranet) and assist/instruct our attorneys in finding and utilizing library resources, both print and electronic. The candidate will also provide reference services, legal/non-legal research (to back up Research Librarian) and other duties as required.

A MLS or BA equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of legal and business reference sources, familiarity with Library of Congress classification system, a strong service orientation, ability to work independently, multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Library experience is required, law library experience preferred.

Lindquist & Vennum offers a professional work environment, competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. To apply, please send your resume and salary history by email to recruitingdirector@lindquist.com or by mail to Recruiting Director, Lindquist & Vennum PLLP, 80 South Eighth Street, Suite 4200, Minneapolis, MN 55402. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 26th, 2010. No agency phone calls or e-mails please.

Library Assistant (30 hrs/week)

Faegre & Benson serves businesses throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in Minneapolis in 1886, our firm is one of the 100 largest law firms headquartered in the United States.

We have an opening for a Library Assistant in our Information Resources department. In this position, you will manage the physical library collections; assist the Acquisitions Specialist in preparing invoices for payment; and process all loose-leaf filing and periodicals. The Library Assistant also supports collection development, maintains and enhances relationships with library users, and preserves the integrity of the holdings information in the library catalog. Our ideal candidate will have an interest and/or experience in libraries, strong organization skills, and possess a solid service orientation.

This position is part time requiring you to work 30 hours a week.

• A high school diploma is required. Previous word processing and spreadsheet experience is also required. Candidate must be able to pay attention to details and also have the ability to quickly learn new processes.

We offer a professional work environment, competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including Metropass.

To apply for this position, view announcement posted under Administrative Staff , Paralegal, and Paraprofessional Opportunities (USA)