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LAC Group seeks a dynamic and experienced Librarian (Research & Training) for our client, a prestigious international law firm’s San Francisco office.  The Librarian will provide an expert level of reference, research and training to the attorneys and staff using electronic research platforms.   This is an excellent opportunity for a professional to work directly for a top organization and with creative and innovative information professionals.

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;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required and travel as needed;
• Handle additional related projects as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MLS, MLIS) in library science, library information science or related field (required);
• 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;
• 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).

Apply at: http://goo.gl/npxnc3

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

LAC Group is a premier provider of information curation and knowledge management services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including prominent government agencies, Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, and large academic institutions.