Electronic Services Librarian, LAC Group, Houston, TX

Posted August 4, 2015

LAC Group is seeking an Electronic Services Librarian for our client’s, a prominent law firm, Houston, TX office. This role manages the electronic services of the firm library, including nearly 300 legal and business information databases, the integrated library system (EOS), the knowledge management system (WestKM), the library’s intranet page (SharePoint), and the online resource management systems (ResearchMonitor). In addition to the management of the systems, the position provides research and training services to attorneys, paralegals, the marketing department, and staff on library technologies.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Identifies, evaluates and recommends new information technologies, applications, and electronic resources to support the current and future information needs of the firm and enhance library services;
• Communicates with information services providers, library staff and IT staff in planning, testing, implementing and supporting new applications;
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning applications, library systems, and electronic information services;
• Responsible for contract and copyright compliance;
• Researches complex legal, financial, and business questions for attorneys, paralegals, and staff;
• Develops training programs for attorneys and staff, schedules vendor trainings, and assists library orientation for new attorneys and paralegals;
• Crafts custom current awareness alerts and recommends practice-specific publications for attorneys and paralegals;
• Maintains library and practice group intranet pages; Monitors and evaluates new information resources and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

• Master of Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent experience;
• A minimum of two year’s experience in a library;
• Advanced knowledge of legal and business databases, including Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, RIA Checkpoint, CCH IntelliConnect, Bloomberg BNA, Hein Online, Knowledge Mosaic, Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, CourtLink, and TLOxp;
• Excel, Word, Outlook, HTML, UX, web design, and advanced computer and IT skills required.

Apply online: http://goo.gl/sLHx6X

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions, National Libraries and prominent government agencies.