Custom Staffing is seeking a temporary Reference Librarian for a legal client. This position is located in Times Square, NYC. It would start asap and expected to run until the beginning of April. The pay rate is between $35-$40 per hour.
Reference Librarian
Reference Librarian
Responsible for conducting legal and corporate research for attorneys, legal assistants and support staff in all practice areas of the Firm using print and on line resources and for assisting library staff with assignments.
- Performs research for attorneys and support staff with an emphasis on litigation, securities, international and corporate practice areas.
- Provides cost effective research using print sources, databases and outside sources.
- Assists staff and patrons in checking out and locating materials in the Library and on the intranet.
- Handles interlibrary loan requests as needed.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Library Science preferred
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a legal library
- Knowledge of legal and non-legal information sources
- Knowledge of computer database systems including: Lexis, Westlaw, CCH, Bloomberg Law, etc.
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
