The person hired will join a cohesive library staff, all of whom work a hybrid schedule.  The position will supervise a small technical services group.  We are looking for a person with high-energy, good managerial and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated affinity for technology, significant experience with some or all of our platforms or similar ones, and a willingness and ability to grow, to reach, and to teach others.

Job Description:

This position has primary responsibility for managing the technical services functions and staff, including the ILS, content aggregator, and Research Monitor.

Specific responsibilities :

• Administers the department’s integrated library system (catalog, serials control, acquisitions, routing, etc.)
• Develops, implements and maintains library technical services policies and procedures
• Supervises technical services staff and trains them as needed
• Performs original and copy cataloging of new materials (including electronic resources)
• Plans for future development of cataloging systems and procedures
• Manages the processing, routing and curation of electronic resources and news via our ILS and our content aggregator platforms (Convergence, AcquireMedia, Meltwater)
• Administers, updates and troubleshoots Research Monitor
• Prepares and maintains training materials
• Participates in updating the attorney publications database

Job & Educational Requirements

• MLS from an ALA accredited library school
• Proficiency with OCLC and applying LC classification and standard cataloging rules (MARC, AACR2) including work with authority files
• Proficiency with administering all aspects of an integrated library system (Horizon or EOS strongly preferred)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a legal library, at least 1 of which must be in a supervisory position
• Knowledge of legal publishing and materials, especially electronic resources
• Experience with content/news aggregators (Convergence preferred, Newsdesk, others)
• Understanding of copyright management and licensing requirements for libraries
• Some familiarity with legal databases, e.g. Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, RSS, and other file formats
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a highly pressured environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, supervisory and writing skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Excellent project management and training skills

Job advertised 2/14/2023      74