Law Librarian - Law - Belfast

CB Resourcing Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Law Librarian in Belfast to manage both print and online information resources across the organization. The role includes acquisitions, cataloguing, and supporting the library management system. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong technical skills, along with the ability to provide excellent client service and deliver training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an information or library environment.
• Technical expertise in using software and online products.
• Experience delivering training, both remotely and in person.

Responsibilities

• Classifying print and online resources for different offices.
• Maintaining cataloguing and classification lists.
• Negotiating multi-buy discounts with suppliers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Client service

Proactivity

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Library management systems (LMS)

eBooks

eJournals

Job description

Law Librarian - Law - Belfast

An international law firm requires a Librarian to join its established team in Belfast.The library supports all offices through the purchase and management of information resources – in print and online. The Librarian is part of the team providing access to information resources for individuals and libraries across the firm.This is a varied role and will cover a range of activities including: Acquisitions, cataloguing, processing and collection maintenance, managingthe UK learning and development collections, supporting and promoting thelibrary management system (LMS), and current awareness.

Main responsibilities include:

• Classifying print and online resources according to standards and schemes for different offices.
• Maintain and develop cataloguing, classification, and authority control lists including subject taxonomies and resource lists
• Processing and distribution of physical items to all offices
• Researching print and online resources including pricing and online access models
• Working with Practice Librarians and stakeholders to ensure items are identified, ordered, and distributed.
• Ensuring the correct authorisations are obtained for all purchases
• Negotiating multi-buy discounts with suppliers
• Updating library management system (LMS) records
• Compiling subject specific lists of current or prospective resources in response to internal and external client requests
• Management of subscription renewal process for print and some online resources, working with stakeholders to ensure subscriptions are reviewed and processed.
• Support and promote library management system (LMS)

To be considered for this Law Librarian role you will need the following skills and experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in an information or library environment, preferably including acquisitions, subscription management and/or cataloguing tasks
• Technical expertise in the use of software and online products such as SharePoint, MS Office, automated library management systems (LMS), eBooks and eJournals is essential.
• Contract or licence management experience desirable
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience of delivering training, both remotely and in person
• Excellent all round communication skills, both oral and written
• Solutions focused and a critical thinker
• Proactive and pragmatic in managing vendors and stakeholder expectations
• Committed to excellent client service
• Adaptable, resilient and flexible approach to work
• Team oriented