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Senior Library Assistant-Technical Services Law Library, John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA. Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Salary: $14.72-$19.87 per hour range. This grade 4 non-exempt position includes vacation and sick leave and a flexible benefit package that includes medical, dental, long term disability, 401(k) retirement eligibility, dependent care, voluntary life and/or long term care insurance and tuition waiver benefits. The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with an Associate's Degree in Library Science, three years experience in library work, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training. Duties include carrying out library acquisition procedures, elementary cataloging, entering materials in automated database, resolving problems in procedure, and assistance in file and records maintenance. This position is also invested with making routine library technical assistance decisions. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of library technical support functions. Additional shared duties include providing circulation support, reference service, and bibliographic instruction. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Sound judgment in determining appropriate book categories; knowledge of principles of library operation; ability to prepare written reports; computer proficiency for cataloging system. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Ability to deal with associates and public in a courteous manner; ability to make decisions of other than a routine nature in order to meet controlling conditions; neat personal appearance; work well both independently and in a team environment, and serve a diverse adult constituency with a sense of professionalism and good humor. Employment may begin as early as August 25, 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references by email to: HRRecruiter@jfku.edu with TECHLIB in the subject line or by fax to 925.969.3451 or mail to: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Berkeley
Satellite Law Library John F. Kennedy University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from all groups that are underrepresented in higher education. Reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the selection process may be requested my qualified individuals with a disability by writing to the above address, or by calling 925.969-3450.
7/29/2008 Library Assistant, Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, San Francisco, CA Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, an internationally renowned intellectual property law firm, has an immediate position available for an experienced Library Assistant in our San Francisco office. As a valued Library staff team member, the selected candidate will provide library support to the firm. Responsibilities include: ready reference; processing of library mail, including checking in and routing library materials, processing new books and claiming missing updates; coordinating with the filing service; providing inter-library loan and document retrieval assistance, including searching OCLC and other online library catalogs; copy cataloging of new materials; shelving; and other duties as assigned. Candidate will have 1 - 3 years of experience and/or education in library support within a professional environment, law firm and/or other professional services preferred. Must have strong organizational skills, be able to handle a variety of projects and work well both independently and in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will communicate with attorneys, all levels of administrative staff and contacts outside the Firm. Good attention to detail, problem solving, editing and proofreading abilities are also key. Proficient knowledge of MS Office a must. Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems highly desirable. Bachelor's degree required. We do not offer relocation assistance. This is a terrific opportunity for the right candidate! To apply, please visit our Web site at: Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 7/21/2008 Marketing Data Coordinator, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP, San Francisco, CA JOB TITLE: Marketing Data Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Marketing REPORTS TO: Customer Relationship Manager JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing InterAction database data integrity, maintenance and research support for all related marketing programs. The Marketing Data Coordinator will work closely with the Customer Relationship Manager to support ongoing maintenance of firm wide CRM system (Interaction). Acts as a resource for other data stewards in terms of training and knowledge sharing. Assists internal clients with CRM needs. Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following essential job functions are those functions which the individual occupying this position must perform. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment (a reasonable accommodation) which the firm will attempt to provide, unless undue hardship would occur. 1. Manages the processing of Data Change Management tickets within 48 hours of receipt. Assigns tickets to the Marketing Data Specialist. Assigns more intricate tickets to oneself and trains Data Specialist on an ongoing basis in ticket processing. Maintains the integrity of the data by verifying, researching, and ensuring the validity of the data changes. 2. Interprets and applies policies, recommends changes in procedures; designs and leads database related projects as assigned. 3. Provides on-the-job training and phone support for secretaries, attorneys, marketing, IS and other staff. Takes calls or questions from dissatisfied users passed from the Data Specialist. 4. Communicates with various I.S. staff via meetings, emails and phone calls regarding system architecture, data or security issues and related accounting and HR systems data. 5. Oversees the completion of and participates in ongoing assigned data maintenance such as contact merging, association of person to company data and cleansing of outdated or incorrect information. 6. Oversees and participates in special projects to improve the data integrity of specific marketing lists and contact types, including imports, data cleansing, searching and exporting. 7. Monitors external data source feeds in InterAction to ensure reliability of the data. As needed, performs testing and analysis and makes recommendation regarding data source feed issues. 8. Documents data related policies and procedures in the form of quick reference guides, online help, knowledge base documentation and other documentation as assigned. 9. Assesses and makes recommendations to Customer Relationship Manager to further enhance or improve any data related processes. 10. Continues training on the InterAction application and related areas to gain advanced proficiency. 11. Accepts and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or training. 2. Experience using Lexis Nexis Interaction Web & Windows Clients or similar CRM technology. 3. Ability to train and instruct other members of the team on the use of InterAction. Ability to evaluate learning styles and barriers during training and modify training structure to fit the needs of the user. 4. Able to design, assess and modify data change management classes for Secretarial Data Stewards. 5. Ability to provide mentorship and supervision to the Marketing Data Specialist while also maintaining a coworker level relationship. 6. Technical writing or courseware development background is a plus. 7. Requires proficiency in marketing databases, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels within and outside of the Firm. 9. Ability to work independently and with colleagues located in different offices. 10. Background in corporate research and a general knowledge of corporate structures. 11. Previous law firm experience is a plus. 12. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions with high degree of accuracy. 13. Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work and to work independently. 14. Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and requests, providing a solutions-oriented approach to ensure user satisfaction. 15. Strong time management skills and sense of urgency to requests. 16. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines under sometimes stressful conditions. 17. Ability to keep confidential any information, observations, or viewpoints regarding Firm personnel or matters. 18. Ability to work overtime as necessary. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. No direct or indirect reports. TO APPLY: Please email cover letter and resume to kregan@akingump.com. No calls please. 7/3/2008 Law Librarian, Palo Alto, CA (Agency Listing) Kearney Boyle & Associates, Inc. is conducting a search for our client, a prestigious Palo Alto law firm, for a Law Librarian. The person in this position leads and/or provides support for local and firm wide library projects and initiatives, and ensures that client services and satisfaction are attained in all instances. Responsibilities include:
Requirements Include:
Kearney • Boyle & Associates, Inc. is a full service legal staffing firm. We specialize in Direct Hire and Temp/Contract positions at all levels of legal professionals, with an emphasis in the Intellectual Property Area. We work with the top firms and corporations in the Bay Area. Please visit us at www.kbajobs.com. If interested please send your resume as a Word attachment to mailto:contact@kbajobs.com Salary: DOE plus excellent benefits The Gordon D. Schaber Law Library seeks an enthusiastic candidate with an attention to detail to be our next Circulation Librarian. The Circulation Librarian provides outstanding customer service while supervising all aspects of the Circulation Department and related functions: circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and stacks maintenance. This person reports to the Assistant Director for Public Services and participates in all professional activities of the library. Compensation: Commensurate with experience, $50,000 minimum with a full benefits package. Duties and Responsibilities: · Essential job functions include: managing all aspects of the department; documenting and implementing departmental policies and procedures, including best practices; enforcing access policies; coordinating the opening & closing of the library; scheduling circulation & reserve desk staff. · Supervises and trains three (3) full-time support staff and 15 to 20 students. · Provides expertise in the application of the Innovative Millennium circulation module. · Serves as a primary point of customer service; communicates in a businesslike and effective manner with all constituents. · Develops, reviews, and enforces circulation and access policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Public Services. · Participates in rotation at the library’s reference desk, including some evenings and weekends. · Participates in library collection development and faculty liaison program. · Compiles statistics and creates reports. · Other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the Library and the provision of excellent customer service. Minimum Qualifications: · MLS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accredited institution required. · Knowledge of library environment and basic library operations. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · General knowledge of computers and standard applications. Preferred Qualifications:
To Apply: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, Pacific McGeorge School of Law, 3200 Fifth Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817. Electronic applications may be sent to: mcgeorgehr@pacific.edu. 6/5/2008 Head of Acquisitions/Serials Department, UC Davis Mabie Law Library, Davis, CA Salary: Assistant Librarian, S1 ($41,292-46,164) Responsibilities: The Acquisitions/Serials department head reports to the Associate Director and is one of 4 department heads in the Mabie Law Library. The position has the following responsibilities: 90%: As Acquisitions/Serials department head, supervises 3.5 FTE staff, and oversees the Ordering, Monograph and Serials Receiving, Check-in and Processing, and Bindery operations. Responsible for quality control of serial check-in records and holdings and acquisitions records in the library’s Innovative Millennium Online Catalog. Establishes parameters for new records and problem solves complex issues involving title changes, duplications, sets within sets, series titles, payment and invoices, etc. Downloads OCLC Promptcat record files overlaying order records for received monographs. Has primary responsibility for creating holdings information which displays in the public catalog and is exported for display in the Melvyl catalog. Works with other department heads in coordinating record updates, and troubleshoots Innovative Millennium problems, working with Innovative or the Law Library’s technical support staff. Maintains ordering and receipt statistics. As departmental supervisor, responsible for workload and workflow, job descriptions, work schedules, employee performance annual reviews, discipline, training, and staff development. Implements library and university policies and procedures within the department. Interacts with other department heads and staff in the Law Library to meet Library goals and assists with resolving issues. Meets with the director, associate director and other department heads regularly to discuss overall library matters and to share information about the unit with the other departments. Participates in long range planning, budgeting, space, technology, equipment purchases, and daily operational needs of the Mabie Law Library. 10%: Maintains acquisitions, binding, withdrawal, and other statistics as needed. Updates the departmental procedure manual. Meets with book vendors, oversees routing of materials to faculty, and participates in post-cataloging record revisions. Oversees weeding projects, and sending materials to the Northern Regional Storage Facility (NRLF), and works on other projects as needed. Qualifications: Masters degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution; experience with legal information resources, technical services processing, and the Innovative Interfaces Millennium system preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment. Supervisory experience required. Benefits: Librarians are academic appointees. The University offers several health, dental, vision and other insurance plan options, 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, retirement plan options, and access to University programs. Environment: The Library is part of the UC Davis School of Law and provides services to over 590 professional and master’s degree candidates, law and campus faculty, members of the legal profession in the Northern and Central California region, and members of the public. There are four departments in the Library: Acquisitions/Serials, Cataloging, Public Services and Administration. The Library uses Innovative Interface’s Millennium online catalog. Additional information about the Mabie Law Library is available at http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/library/. The School of Law offers a three-year curriculum in the study of law, and has a student body of approximately 590 degree-seeking candidates, 50+ faculty and lecturers, 70+ staff members, and comprehensive annual budgets exceeding $16.5M. The School of Law staff work in a dynamic workplace and are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and support to our legal community. In the pursuit of its strategic goals, the School of Law promotes a high degree of collaboration, innovation, and professional development opportunities among its staff. To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Laura Cauchi,
licauchi@ucdavis.edu Deadline: Applications will be accepted through June 24, 2008. The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for differences. 6/3/2008 Business Analyst/Law Librarian, Los Angeles, CA (Agency Listing) The Los Angeles office of this international law firm is looking for an Business Analyst / Assistant Librarian to join the Library department and team. Opportunity to work for a top-ranking firm that offers superb benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth. THE POSITION: Provide in-depth corporate and legal research and reference services to attorneys, legal assistants, secretaries, administrative and marketing staff. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to presenting informal and formal presentations for training all Law Library patrons in the use of the Library's print collection and computer databases; providing current awareness services for regulatory, statutory, news, business, and research topics; developing and implementing written best practices for research staff; preparing instructional materials and other written materials to help facilitate the use of the Library and encourage the utilization of available resources; participating in the planning and teaching of research and database training; training and coordinating reference staff; and assisting the Head Librarian with administrative tasks and large projects. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have 5-10 years experience, at least 4 years experience in library operations and a minimum of 5 years of experience performing business research and analysis in a professional services or law firm setting. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, preferably in business or finance, Masters in Library Science, working knowledge of Library principles, organization, operations and procedures and experience with standard secondary research sources, financial data services, corporate documents and SEC precedent searching. Technical requirements include an in-depth understanding of Lexis, Westlaw, CourtLink, CCH, RIA, Checkpoint, Dialog, Mergent Online, Thomson Research, 10-K Wizard and other comparable legal and business research databases along with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office. Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work on a team. Job Code PK-01 (resumes in Word preferred) Check out our website www.wontawk.com for other opportunities! For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral: Contact: Sarah Warner swarner@wontawk.com 212 / 869-3348 WONTAWK Superior Staffing for Librarians and Other Information Professionals 25 W 43rd Street, NY NY 10036 The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications and
nominations for the position of Associate Dean, Library and
Information Services. This is a faculty tenure / tenure track
position reporting directly to the law school dean. Duties include full administrative responsibility for the Pardee
Legal Research Center, a 533,000 volume library serving a faculty of
60 and 1,100 law students. The library has a staff of 22 and a
budget of $3 million. Information services responsibilities include
supervision of two law school technology staff, coordination of
information services to the law school, and overseeing the school
technology plan, in consultation with the University's Chief
Information Officer. University of San Diego: USD is a
highly-ranked private Roman Catholic university offering a full
range of academic programs. Located on the Pacific Rim and minutes from Mexico, the campus occupies a mesa overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is an oasis of fountains, tropical landscaping, and Spanish
Renaissance architecture. The law school is nationally recognized for
the distinction of its faculty. For more information, visit <www.sandiego.edu>. 5/15/2008 Senior Librarian, Branch Manager, Los Angeles County Law Library, Los Angeles, CA Title: Senior Librarian-Branch Manager PURPOSE: Working with the Division Director, this position will help to develop and implement divisional goals. Must supervise and manage seven remote library branches, and will participate in community outreach programs throughout Los Angeles County. Will be involved in marketing the Law Library’s services, beyond traditional Library activities and resources, to current and potential users. RESPONSIBILITIES:
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LACLL offers an excellent benefit package. TO APPLY Send resume, cover letter, and names, addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references to: Susan Niemeyer, J.D. Email: jp1001@lalawlibrary.org (Assistant Law Librarian Rank; $80,800-$145,500 100% time) The Law Library comprises one of the largest law collections in the world. It houses an extensive collection of Anglo-American, international, civil, comparative, and human rights law. In addition, the Law Library is home to the prestigious Robbins Collection of rare and religious materials. The Law Library’s Reference Desk is one of the busiest in the nation, serving a faculty of more than 60, numerous adjunct and visiting professors and lecturers, 900 JD students, 100 LLM students, graduate students from the School of Jurisprudence and Social Policy, and approximately 100 visiting scholars each year. The Reference Desk also supports the Law Library’s Advanced Legal Research course, which is taken by approximately 90 students each semester, and a seminar on international legal research, which is taught each spring, and provides legal research training for a variety of other law school courses. The Reference Librarians also provide assistance to graduate and undergraduate researchers from the UCB campus (including students in the Legal Studies major) and faculty from other campus departments. In addition, the Law Library is a public library, serving a significant number of attorneys, pro se litigants, and members of the public who are engaged in legal research for a variety of purposes. The Law School is working on expanding the breadth of some of the existing research centers and creating new centers, all of which may have an international or comparative law component. The Law School is situated on the beautiful University of California, Berkeley, campus, which is home to a wide variety of libraries, including the Doe Library and numerous subject area and affiliated libraries. Overview of Responsibilities The Collection Services Director works with the Associate Law Librarian and the other departmental directors to function as the library's management team and to participate in all aspects of library administration; including, budget administration, facilities planning, programmatic initiatives, personnel management and technology matters, and assisting in long-range planning for the library. Generally, department directors' responsibilities include the development, implementation and monitoring of their department's programs, services, policies, and procedures as well as organization, allocation and supervision of personnel and fiscal resources in the department and coordinating those programs, services, policies and procedures with those of the other law library departments, programs and sections. In addition, the Director is responsible for the overall administration of the Collection Services department which includes overseeing and integrating the operations of acquisitions, serials, cataloging, and preservation. The department has a staff of 4 FTE professional librarians (including the director) and 10 FTE staff personnel as well as 6 FTE part-time student employees. The Law Library has an extremely strong service mission to the School of Law and provides an active and expanding program of services for the law faculty and students, including many instructional sessions for students and extensive research and document delivery services to law faculty. The Collection Services staff support this mission and have extensive interaction with staff in other departments of the Law Library, including the Reference and Research, Patron Services, the Collection Development team, and Administrative staff. They interact with faculty, student law reviews' staff, and other Law School personnel. They have vendor contact through ordering, claiming, invoice problem resolution, etc. The Collection Services Director is responsible for departmental planning, including space, personnel, budget, statistics, workflow and allocation of workload. The Director assigns priorities to the work to be accomplished by the units within Collection Services. The Director reports to the Associate Law Librarian for Collections and meets regularly to discuss operational requirements of the department in the context of the mission and goals of the Library and the Law School, and to advise her on matters of policy, procedure, technology, and personnel related to Collection Services. Working with the Collection Development team, the Collection Services Director makes final decisions on the purchase of all US legal materials. The Director administers the allocation of a $1.6 million book and database budget; supervises all library monograph and serials orders; evaluates vendors; negotiates and evaluates purchase agreements; sets policies and procedures regarding the collection; and assures the accuracy and completeness of transactions relating to the acquisition of library materials. The Collection Services Director supervises and manages the staff involved with issues relating to cataloging and classification of serials and monographs in all formats received in the Law Library, and works with the Head of Cataloging to plan and manage reclassification projects and other initiatives. The Director also works with the library's special collections, archival and preservation initiatives. The Collection Services Director works closely with all other departments of the Law Library and keeps the Law Librarian and Associate Law Librarians informed of all collection services issues, both local and national. The Director is responsible for keeping abreast of new developments in collection services and encouraging innovation where appropriate. Experience and Training Required: Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent. A JD from an ABA-accredited law school preferred. Requirements also include successful administrative experience at a high level in an academic law library including a demonstrated ability to manage staff, collection services and management, and budgets in library setting and strong leadership skills. Candidates must have knowledge of legal bibliography and publishing and a good understanding of the scholarly needs of faculty and students. Candidates must also have the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines; a strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork; and a proactive approach to library and collection services. This requires the candidate to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and mediation skills and the ability to provide leadership for and work effectively with library, faculty, students as well as members of the UC Berkeley community. In addition, candidates must have an understanding of contemporary issues facing law libraries and collection services departments. Candidates must be willing to support the School's overall goals and ambitions and to offer the highest level of services in support of the Law School's mission. The Law Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multi-cultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity. Salary is commensurate with training and experience. A description of UC benefits and compensation can be found at the University of California, Berkeley, Office of Human Resources website: http://hrweb.berkeley.edu. Note that the pay range for Assistant Law Librarian is the same as Assistant University Librarian. Applicants should apply via email (preferable), including a cover letter discussing qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and three references to: Marci Hoffman Applicants may also use the above email address and telephone number if they have inquiries about the position. Position is open until filled, but we will begin reading files as of August 1, 2008. The University Of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (Assistant Law Librarian Rank; $80,800-$145,500 100% time) The Law Library comprises one of the largest law collections in the world. It houses an extensive collection of Anglo-American, international, civil, comparative, and human rights law. In addition, the Law Library is home to the prestigious Robbins Collection of rare and religious materials. The Law Library’s Reference Desk is one of the busiest in the nation, serving a faculty of more than 60, numerous adjunct and visiting professors and lecturers, 900 JD students, 100 LLM students, graduate students from the School of Jurisprudence and Social Policy, and approximately 100 visiting scholars each year. The Reference Desk also supports the Law Library’s Advanced Legal Research course, which is taken by approximately 90 students each semester, and a seminar on international legal research, which is taught each spring, and provides legal research training for a variety of other law school courses. The Reference Librarians also provide assistance to graduate and undergraduate researchers from the UCB campus (including students in the Legal Studies major) and faculty from other campus departments. In addition, the Law Library is a public library, serving a significant number of attorneys, pro se litigants, and members of the public who are engaged in legal research for a variety of purposes. The Law School is working on expanding the breadth of some of the existing research centers and creating new centers, all of which may have an international or comparative law component. The Law School is situated on the beautiful University of California, Berkeley, campus, which is home to a wide variety of libraries, including the Doe Library and numerous subject area and affiliated libraries. Overview of Responsibilities The Reference and Research Services Director works with the Associate Law Librarian and the other departmental directors to function as the library's management team and to participate in all aspects of library administration; including, budget administration, facilities planning, programmatic initiatives, personnel management and technology matters, and assisting in long-range planning for the library. Generally, department directors' responsibilities include the development, implementation and monitoring of their department's programs, services, policies, and procedures as well as organization, allocation and supervision of personnel and fiscal resources in the department and coordinating those programs, services, policies and procedures with those of the other law library departments, programs and sections. The Director has responsibility for overseeing the daily operations of the Reference and Research Services department, which includes supervision of the 5 FTE+ reference librarians and 1 PTE Research Specialist, extensive faculty reference and research services; expanded student outreach and instructional programs (including offering full support for the Advanced Legal Research program in the law school); and collection development functions (the law library has adopted a team approach to collection development and all of the reference librarians actively participate in collection development). The Director is responsible for planning and implementing programs to expand and improve reference services to faculty and students and other library patrons. In addition, Boalt Express, which is the Law Library’s fee-based document delivery service, reports to the Director of Reference and Research. Boalt Express generates more than $100,000 in revenue annually for the law library; the Boalt Express operation, under the direction of the Director of Reference and Research services, also manages the Law Library’s interlibrary loan and paging services. The Director of Reference and Research evaluates and balances the needs of the tenure-track law faculty, assigns and directs work flow among the reference librarians and provides ongoing training and support to librarians working on faculty research questions. The Director evaluates the skills needed for faculty research requests and coordinates the work of the professional librarians needed to complete the requests. The Director is responsible for departmental planning, including space, personnel, budget, statistics, workflow and allocation of workload. In addition, the Director assigns priorities to the work to be accomplished. The Director also provides reference service assisting users in legal research to utilize print, microform, and digital information resources and actively participates in the teaching of legal research classes, including classes for advanced legal research as well as online training and other workshops and classes given throughout the year. The Director and the professional librarians prepare instructional materials and exercises for training classes and other written materials to help facilitate the use of the library and encourage the utilization of available resources. In addition, the Director, with the assistance of the reference librarians, conducts library orientation programs, prepares and edits research guides. The Director of Reference and Research Services works with the Director and Associate Directors of the Law Library to plan for the expansion and improvement of reference services to faculty and students. The Director may be asked to represent the law library on other law school and library system committees and at various meeting and other functions. Experience and Training Required: A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and a graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent. Requirements also include successful administrative experience at a high level in an academic law library including a demonstrated ability to manage staff, reference services and management, and strong leadership skills. Candidates must have knowledge of legal bibliography and a good understanding of the scholarly needs of faculty and students. Candidates must also have the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines; a strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork; and a proactive approach to library services. This requires the candidate to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and mediation skills and the ability to provide leadership for and work effectively with library, faculty, students as well as members of the UC Berkeley community. In addition, candidates must have an understanding of contemporary issues facing law libraries and reference services departments. Candidates must be willing to support the School's overall goals and ambitions and to offer the highest level of services in support of the Law School's mission. The Law Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multi-cultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity. Salary is commensurate with training and experience. A description of UC benefits and compensation can be found at the University of California, Berkeley, Office of Human Resources website: http://hrweb.berkeley.edu. Note that the pay range for Assistant Law Librarian is the same as Assistant University Librarian. Applicants should apply via email (preferable), including a cover letter discussing qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and three references to: Kathleen Vanden
Heuvel 510.643.9147 Applicants may also use the above email address and telephone number if they have inquiries about the position. Position is open until filled, but we will begin reading files as of August 1, 2008. The University Of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 5/14/2008 Librarian-Reference and Research, Los Angeles Law Library, Los Angeles, CA Title: LIBRARIAN – REFERENCE AND RESEARCH Division: Access Services Division Salary Grade: 5 Reports To: Head of Reference POSITION DESCRIPTION The Librarian – Reference and Research is responsible for providing information, direction, general reference, and in-depth research in response to inquiries from Library users. In addition, this position participates in collection development and in the development of web-based content, pathfinders, guides, and instructional materials. The Librarian – Reference and Research participates in Library seminars both within and outside the Library, tours, projects, and programs. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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LACLL offers an excellent benefit package. TO APPLY Send resume, cover letter, and names, addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references to: Susan
Niemeyer, J.D. 5/12/2008 Library Assistant, Littler Mendelson, San Francisco, CA Littler Mendelson's downtown San Francisco office is currently recruiting for the position of Library Assistant (full-time, permanent) Primary Responsibilities: · General maintenance of the library: shelving, filing and updating. · Data
entry. Qualifications: · Detail oriented and organized. Please e-mail resumes to: 5/1/2008 Temporary, Part-Time Law Librarian, Taylor & Associates, Bay Area (Agency Listing) Taylor & Associates is recruiting for a temporary law librarian position. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) with some flexibility as to the days worked. Perform reference and legal research. Law library experience essential. Candidates should possess an MLS or JD, or be enrolled in an MLS program. Send resume as Word attachment to Catherine Ghent, taylorlb@taylorlib.com, or call 510-559-1540. 4/1/2008 West Coast Librarian, Dechert LLP, Mountain View, CA Dechert LLP has an opening for a Librarian located in our Silicon Valley office who will service our Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Newport Beach offices. The ideal candidate will possess a superior knowledge of advanced legal and non-legal research techniques using print and electronic resources and be familiar with all aspects of law library operations including collection maintenance and development, invoice processing and interlibrary loan. Responsibilities include providing legal, corporate, IP and general reference from both print and electronic resources, oversight of library maintenance, interlibrary loan, and coordinate evaluation of new acquisition requests for the 3 West coast libraries. Coordinate online training for all attorneys and paralegals in the 3 West Coast offices, Prepare and manage the library budgets for the three office libraries. The Librarian will work with the library team in the other offices on projects and overflow research . The individual will be a highly motivated team player, a self-starter with a demonstrated in-depth knowledge of online sources (Westlaw, LEXIS, LivEdgar, PACER, Courtlink, Delphion, Dialog, Hoover’s, etc.) and strong research skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and the ability to work gracefully under pressure is a must. Required: MLS with 3+ years of professional law librarian experience. Please e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to nicole.hatcher@dechert.com. No phone calls please. Dechert LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer 4/1/2008 Law Library Clerk/Legal Loose-Leaf Filer, Library Associates, San Francisco, CA LAC seeks a Law Library Clerk/ Legal Loose-Leaf Filer for a part-time position with a law firm located in San Francisco, California. This position requires a person to work one bi-weekly or two days per month. This is a great opportunity for a library student or someone returning to the library work world who only wants part-time work. Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
To Apply: For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@libraryassoicates.com and please CC Brad Rogers, brogers@libraryassociates.com Please reference the position title in the subject line of your email. Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce. 3/31/2008 Library Assistant, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, San Francisco, CA Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a part-time (20 hours per week/four hours per day) Library Assistant. Duties include processing and routing incoming serials; maintaining accurate routing and desk book information; processing new library books using an online catalog. In addition, the assistant will add to and maintain the library online database. Position includes some general library support and assistance in maintaining the library. The ideal candidate has at least one year of library experience and familiarity with legal materials. Graduate students or MLS preferred. Should be service and detail oriented, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities and excellent computer and database skills. Salary is in the $18 - $20 per hour range. Please e-mail resume to sgarvey@seyfarth.com or fax to 415.839.9112.
3/21/2008 Search Quality Analyst, Blind Listing, Santa Clara, CA The Internet is a big, busy place, and our company is proud to stand
out in the crowd. As one of the world's top Internet brands,
servicing over a half billion people, we're determined to maintain
our commitment to deliver good quality products... each and every
day. Title: Search Quality Analyst Responsibilities - Perform web search result review and evaluation tasks as assigned - Review search results and grade the results based on guidelines provided by instructors Qualifications - Experience with the web especially search and Internet research - Fluency in English - Good computer skills - Good written and oral communication skills - Ability to work independently with minimal direction - Able to come to our office to work on the tasks - Eligible to work in the US - Full time applicants (40 working hours a week) are highly preferred - Part time applicants (20 working hours a week minimum) can also be considered Location: Santa Clara Compensation: This is a contractor position. $15 to $20 per hour. Email: Cecilia Chen (ceciliac@yahoo-inc.com) 3/13/2008 Research Specialist, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, San Francisco, CA Research Specialist
Excellence, integrity, cooperation, individual respect, enthusiasm and pursuit of improvement. At Orrick, these core values make for a great place to work. Our over 1,100 attorney law firm is committed to providing the highest quality of legal service to advance the welfare of our firm and our clients. With offices throughout the United States, Asia and Europe, Orrick's goal is to become recognized as one of the greatest law firms in the world. This is an exciting time to join Orrick. We currently have an excellent opportunity in our San Francisco office for a Research Specialist. Responsibilities • The corporate research specialist supports the corporate department's research needs, and may assist corporate lawyers in other offices and geographies as well, working with a local and virtual team of colleagues. • Provides extensive legal, corporate and business research and reference services for attorneys, staff, and research for detailed information on companies, individuals, and/or industries. • Search databases for securities, exemplars, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, venture financings, private equity and Blue Sky matters. • Perform customized research and complex literature searches in a very cost-effective manner. • Attends and participates in practice departmental meetings and proactively follows-up. Monitors corporate legal and business developments to provide continuing coverage of issues and follow-up on research assignments. Maintains awareness of current developments and keeps attorneys updated. • Takes shifts on busy research desk. • Review various sources of information for reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness, and choose best sources for answering research requests. • Participates in collection development by selecting material in corporate and securities. Collection development includes choosing appropriate sites for the R&I portal and identifying and reviewing new products. • Provide orientation and training sessions regarding R&I procedures, resources, and databases. • Completes special projects, R&I newsletter and Morning Report input. Qualifications • MLS/MLIS/MSL or Master's of Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school. • Five years of corporate or law library experience. • Excellent corporate research, reference, and database searching skills. • Experience with Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, OneSource, LivEdgar (Westlaw Business), Capital IQ, VentureSource, MergerMarket. • Proficient with MS Office and information technology. • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and multitask assignments, and to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation in a collaborative team environment. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm. Please send resume and cover letter to:sfjobs@orrick.com No phone calls please. AA/EOE 3/12/2008 Assistant Law Librarian, John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill, CA Assistant Law Librarian, Law Library, John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill campus. Regular, part-time position, 28 hours per week – Monday – Thursday (flexible). Salary range: $19.46 - $26.28 per hour, plus vacation, sick leave, 401(k) retirement eligibility and tuition waiver benefits. The Law Library is part of the John F. Kennedy University School of Law. The collection includes over 30,000 volumes, plus microfiche, CD-ROM, computer research terminals, and audiovisual resources. The Law Library serves about 250 JFKU law students and alumni, full-time and adjunct faculty, and over 500 fee-paying attorneys, students from nearby paralegal programs and the general public. The requirements for this position are generally stated and may be waived under certain circumstances: A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies, a solid knowledge of law library operations, law materials, and legal publishers. Supervisory experience, preferably in a library setting will be considered. Must be familiar with legal databases, especially Westlaw or Lexis, a bibliographic utility, library catalog, and have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access). Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential. Advance computer skills preferred. The Assistant Law Librarian works closely with the Law Library Director on policy and procedure improvements. In the absence of the Director, the Librarian has responsibility for the operation of the Law Library. The Assistant Law Librarian is responsible for: acquisitions, ordering and bill payment, as well as some staff training and supervision. The successful candidate will be a dependable self-starter who works well with minimum supervision, has good organizational skills with attention to detail, and is able to work with a diverse public with a variety of needs. The candidate should appreciate the benefits of working in a collegial atmosphere within academia where service to the students, staff and faculty of the Law School is paramount. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by email to HRRecruiter@jfku.edu with LawLibrn in the subject line, fax to 925.969.3451, or mail to: HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT John F. Kennedy University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University actively encourages applications from all groups that are underrepresented in higher education. |
