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