Librarian - London, United Kingdom - Dentons

Dentons

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Duration:
Permanent

Location:
London

Reports to:
enior Librarian Head of Library Services

The 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

Firm Profile

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Equal Opportunities

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