Position: Legal Electronic Resources Manager
Location: New York City
Our
client is a premier international law firm with market-leading
practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Their
clients look to this firm to bring a distinctively high degree of
quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges
effectively and cost efficiently.
The
firm seeks an innovative and forward-thinking manager for the
Electronic Resources Department who is responsible for the supervision
of the Electronic Resources staff, implementation of policies and
procedures for all aspects of Electronic Resources, implementation of
new technology solutions, and oversees the library's integrated library
system, EOSi.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Integrated Library System:
· Develops
and implements all policies and procedures relating to the firm's
integrated library system, and maintains the integrity of the database
· Oversees
original cataloging and classification of library materials in firm
wide integrated library system, EOSi, coordinating with branch office
libraries and outside cataloging service.
· Implements all additions, changes, and upgrades to the functionality of EOSi
Budget:
· Works with the Director and Electronic Resources Analyst to produce the annual budget for all subscriptions and publications
· Oversees the maintenance of the library's accounting database by the Electronic Resources Analyst
· Negotiates with vendors for new subscriptions and renewals
New Developments:
· Works
with Library Director to plan and implement special projects related to
Electronic Resources including custom developments for EOS.Web and
other systems
Training:
· Educates
attorneys and staff on use of new resources and technology including
eBooks and ResearchHub, a mobile version of TRG’s Research Monitor
· Conducts custom, one-on-one training for attorneys on an as needed basis
· Trains the Electronic Resources staff and library staff in other offices in use of all library systems and procedures
Troubleshooting:
· Works
with Information Services Dept. and vendors to troubleshoot technical
issues related to the integrated library system and online subscriptions
Collection Development:
· Coordinates
with the Research Manager on collection development and generates
reports for practice groups of materials relevant to their practice
· Recommends new information sources
· Oversees the continued transition from print to digital resources.
General:
· Supervises
electronic resources staff in their day to day responsibilities in
acquisitions, distribution, circulation, and interlibrary loan functions
· Compiles
statistics and produces reports on Electronic Resources operations
including acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and usage of the online
catalog
· Monitors the library's physical plant
· Keeps
abreast of new developments in library science and especially in the
field of library technical services through participation in
professional development activities
Requirements:
· M.L.S. from an ALA accredited program
· Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a law firm library with progressive increase in management responsibilities
· Thorough knowledge of electronic and print resources employed by global law firms
· Experience managing an integrated library system
· Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
· Ability to identify complex problems, make determinations and implement effective solutions
For consideration, please email, resume, cover letter and three professional references to: adzikowski@prolibra.com Angela Dzikowski, Pro Libra Associates 800-262-0070
We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal
access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age,
National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or
Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender
Identity or Expression.
