Librarian

Allen & Overy; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen & Overy cherche un bibliothécaire pour rejoindre son équipe Know How, Library & Training à Belfast. Ce rôle implique la gestion des collections de bibliothèque, le soutien aux bureaux internationaux, et la collaboration avec des bibliothécaires. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme en bibliothéconomie, de l'expérience dans un environnement d'information, et d'excellentes compétences en communication, tant à l'écrit qu'à l'oral.

Benefits

Pension occupational

Couverture de protection du revenu

Ressources en santé mentale et applications gratuites

Services de santé et de bien-être

Congés parentaux et spéciaux

Qualifications

• Expérience étendue dans un environnement d'information ou de bibliothèque, de préférence dans les acquisitions, la gestion des abonnements, et/ou le catalogage.
• Compétence technique dans l'utilisation de logiciels et de produits en ligne, comme SharePoint, MS Office (surtout Excel), et les systèmes de gestion de bibliothèque automatisés.
• Expérience de travail dans un environnement administratif professionnel est souhaitable, soit dans une bibliothèque, des recherches, ou un cadre IT/légal.

Responsibilities

• Gestion des collections de la bibliothèque pour nos bureaux au Royaume-Uni, y compris acquisitions, catalogage, organisation et administration des abonnements.
• Soutien aux bureaux internationaux par l'identification, l'achat, et le traitement de nouveaux matériels, gestion des abonnements et conseils sur la gestion des collections.
• Fournir un service de gestion de bibliothèque à distance pour certains bureaux, impactant comment nos équipes globales accèdent et utilisent l'information.

Skills

Acquisitions

Gestion des abonnements

Catalogage

Compétences techniques dans l'utilisation de logiciels et produits en ligne

Excel

LMS

Communication orale et écrite

Formation

Education

Diplôme de troisième cycle en bibliothéconomie ou sciences de l'information

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Systèmes de gestion de bibliothèque automatisés

eBooks

eJournals

Job description

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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Librarian to join our Know How, Library & Training team, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office.

If you have experience in an information or library environment we would love to hear from you! Apply today via the link below or reach out to me at [emailprotected] for more information.


Global Research and Library team

Join our Global Research and Library team, which delivers trusted, technology-enabled intelligence and resources to clients and colleagues across approximately 50 offices worldwide. Our department provides four core services: procurement and management of information resources, day-to-day and strategic research support, guidance and coordination for local research and library teams, and the development of client-facing and branded products.


What you will do

This role is based in our Belfast office within the Library team, which supports all offices in sourcing and managing both print and online information resources, ensuring our teams have access to the latest knowledge and research.


This will include:

Management of the library collections for our UK offices, handling everything from acquisitions and cataloguing to organising, circulating, and administering both print and online subscriptions.

Supporting our international offices by identifying, purchasing, and processing new materials, managing subscriptions, monitoring costs, and offering expert advice on collection management.

Delivering a seamless remote library management service for select offices, making a tangible impact on how our global teams access and utilise information.

Collaborating closely with Practice Librarians and user groups, shaping library services to meet evolving needs and ensuring our resources remain relevant and accessible.

What you will have

A post graduate degree in Library or Information Science or a related qualification, or be working towards this

Extensive 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 especially Excel, automated library management systems (LMS), eBooks and eJournals is essential. Experience of MS Copilot is desirable.

Experience of working in a professional administrative environment is desirable, either in a library, information, research, IT or corporate/legal setting

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize your work

Experience of delivering training, both remotely and in person

Excellent all round communication skills, both oral and written; able to interact confidently with clients of all levels

Committed to excellent client service

What we can offer you

At A&O Shearman, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services including GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Please note this role is based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office, with an onsite presence required in line with our hybrid working policy.

If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal atA&O Shearman Careersand submit your CV to ourTalent Networkto be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.