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Description
Position Overview
This position is an integral member of the Research & Information Services team and has primary responsibility for managing all technical services functions and staff, including the ILS, content aggregator, and Research Monitor.
Work Environment
Research & Information Services at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is a very special place, with a team that has been together for many years, consistently challenging work and the resources to handle it, a record of innovation, and the respect of the firm's attorneys. Wachtell, Lipton, an AmLaw 100 firm with approximately 280 attorneys in a single office, has a commitment to excellence. The team numbers 14, including 10 researchers. Staff members work a hybrid schedule, with anywhere between one and three days in the office depending on need and individual job responsibilities.
Representative Responsibilities
- Administers the department’s integrated library system (catalog, serials control, acquisitions, routing, etc.)
- Develops, implements and maintains library technical services procedures and training materials
- Supervises technical services staff and trains them as needed
- Performs 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, Acquire Media, Meltwater)
- Administers, updates and troubleshoots Research Monitor
- Participates in updating the attorney publications database
Requirements
Essential Knowledge, skills, and experience
- MLS from an ALA accredited library school
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a legal library, at least some of which must have been in a supervisory position
- Experience with standard cataloging and classification systems, including work with authority files
- Proficiency with administering all aspects of an integrated library system (Horizon or EOS strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of legal publishing and materials, especially electronic resources
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, RSS, and other file formats
Preferred knowledge and experience
- Experience with content/news aggregators (Convergence preferred, Newsdesk, others)
- Basic familiarity with legal databases, e.g. Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law
- Knowledge of Research Monitor or other usage tracking platform
Other requirements
- 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
- Demonstrated desire and ability to learn and grow
Apply here: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/vhr_wachtelllipton/wlrk/details/Technical-Services-Librarian_230000029
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