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 1. [@LACjobs] Research Librarian



1. [@LACjobs] Research Librarian
http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000KB4UwMAL&tSource=

*LAC Group* is seeking a dynamic, full-time* Research Librarian *for our
client, a prestigious international law firm.  The Librarian will provide
training and expert legal reference and research to the local office and in
specialized practice areas.  This position is based out of the firms Los
Angeles (Downtown) office.

Responsibilities:

   - Provide expert-level of reference, research and support for local
   office(s) and act as a subject matter expert in specialized practice areas
   for all US offices;
   - Deliver research training to Attorneys and Staff and assist in the
   development of new research and reference offerings;
   - Evaluate information resources to optimize library collections in
   coordination with the Information Resource team;
   - Compile and organize information obtained in print and electronic
   resources/databases;
   - Handle additional related projects as assigned and additional library
   administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

   - Expert proficiency in online research and legal databases;
   - Expert proficiency in the English language, including punctuation,
   spelling, grammar and writing skills;
   - Advanced proficiency in providing training on the use of electronic
   research platforms;
   - Advanced proficiency in integrated library management systems;
   - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
   - Expert knowledge of legal and business research resources employed by
   global law firms;
   - Advanced knowledge of specialized practice areas (preferred);
   - Advanced knowledge of database structure and theory;
   - Advanced degree (MLS, MLIS) in library science, library information
   science or related field (required);
   - Must have at least 5 years of experience providing reference and
   research, preferably in a law or business library;
   - At least 3 years of experience providing training on use of electronic
   research platforms;
   - At least 2 years of experience in specialized practice areas
   (preferred);