[Asis-l] Position Available: Technical Services / Reference Librarian (Northern Virginia)

[Patty De Anda]

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Technical Services / Reference Librarian for a law firm in located Northern Virginia.  The Librarian will provide support to the attorneys and staff of the firm with responsibilities including: checking-in, cataloging, processing, and ordering of all library materials, maintaining the appearance of the library collection, and providing reference service using print and non-print resources. 
 
 
Responsibilities: 
 
* Work under the general supervision of the Library Manager;
* Check-in, routing, cataloging, and processing of all library materials utilizing the firm's online library system (SydneyPlus);
* Ordering new library materials; 
* Preparing invoices for payment, cancellation, returns and claims;
* Monitoring and updating routing lists;
* Maintain the appearance of the library collection, and maintaining current awareness bulletin boards;
* Provide reference services to attorneys and staff using print and non-print resources, answering questions ranging from simple reference queries to complex research problems.  
 
Qualifications:
 
* Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school AND a minimum of 2 years of library experience in a library or information center; 
* Must have a firm knowledge of online resources such as Lexis, Westlaw, Dialog, Courtlink, etc; 
* Meticulous attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills; 
* Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, 
* Must be able to provide reference services on a broad range of practice groups, including intellectual property, government contracts, tax, executive compensation and benefits, real estate, and healthcare;
* Participate in ILL and document delivery; 
* Participate in professional and skill development opportunities and other duties as needed; 
* Have the desire to develop skills and abilities as a patent librarian; 
* Knowledge of SydneyPlus is helpful.
 
To Apply:
 
Please email resume and cover letter to Brad Rogers, brogers at libraryassociates.com.  Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 
 
EOE



 
Patty De Anda
Communications Coordinator
Library Associates Companies

8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 355
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
800 987 6794 toll free
323 302 9439 local
323 852 1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
pdeanda at libraryassociates.com
 
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