Librarian, Operations - London, United Kingdom - Dentons

Dentons

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Term:

Permanent
Reports to:
Senior Librarian Head of Library Services
Practice group:

Operations

Location:

London

Purpose of role
To work on the Enquiry Desk to offer research services and support for fee earners and business services teams in all UK, Ireland and Middle East offices.
To train and support library users, in legal and other research skills.
To perform administrative duties, alongside other members of the Library team, to keep the information resources up to date and ready for use.
Producing current awareness for library users;
Selecting and presenting materials for the compilation of the Library's Daily Bulletin current awareness service.
Press alerts using LexisNexis NewsDesk.
Other current awareness as required.
Managing journal subscriptions;
Hardcopy and online journals, managing renewals and access, negotiating prices where needed.
Training library users;
Preparing and delivering interactive training for new trainees and Paralegals (in small and large groups, remotely or face to face) using a variety of learning methods.
Preparing and delivering interactive training for new Solicitor Apprentices.
Preparing and delivering training for other library users as and when required.
Updating research guidance, held on Prezi.
Updating library portal pages, using SharePoint, as needed.
Cataloguing library materials.
Project work as needed.
To perform other duties as and when necessary due to holiday or sickness of other members of the team.
Required experience, skills and attributes 2+ years experience of enquiry/research work in a law firm or corporate environment.
Excellent working knowledge of main legal and commercial research databases.
Comfortable with technology and able to help others.
Library/information graduate level qualification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to interact positively and advocate for the library within the firm at all levels.
Excellent team player and able to work well under pressure.
Methodical approach to work, with strong attention to detail.
Good organisational skills.
Professional and enthusiastic attitude.
The firm
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