Library and Information Services Manager - London, United Kingdom - Larbey Evans

Larbey Evans

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is a prestigious London law firm - they are now looking to recruit a Library and Information Services Manager to join their busy Knowledge department in London.

You will be working closely with the Head of Knowledge and Knowledge Coordinator.

You will ideally have previous experience of working a in Library and Information Services function within a law firm or professional services firm.

A library / information qualification would be desirable, but not essential.

This opportunity will suit someone who is at managerial or indeed someone who is at Officer / Coordinator level who are looking to make the 'step up.

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The standard hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm. _The salary on offer is highly competitive + benefits_.

This role is a permanent position, and you will be working in their office for 2-3 days a week, the remaining days working from home (flexibility required).

This is a great opportunity to join one of London's most prestigious law firms

Responsibilities as a Library and Information Services Manager:

Providing high-quality, cost-effective information services to support legal and business needs
General management of online and hard copy resources
Actively managing the budget for and procurement of library and information resources
Ensuring data protection, copyright and relevant legislation and firm policies are adhered to
Proactively monitoring new publications, subscriptions and platforms
Managing central library catalogue
Championing and promoting information tools and resources
Regularly training fee earners and other business stakeholders
Working to upskill fee earners in good research practice
Working with the wider Knowledge team
Creating engaging interactive training content in a variety of formats
Supporting other knowledge / firmwide projects

Requirements as a Library and Information Services Manager:

Previous experience of working a in Library and Information Services function
Ideally experience gained from a law firm or professional services firm
Library / Information qualification desirable
Understanding of how information services and knowledge management works in a business
Competent on all MS Office packages
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills