[Asis-l] Job Announcement: Firm-wide Technical Services Manager for law firm (Los Angeles, CA)

[Patty De Anda]

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a qualified information professional for a full time position as a Technical Services Manager for our client, a prominent law firm with multiple offices on the West & East coasts.  This position will be for the firm's primary office headquarters in Los Angeles.
 
Responsibilities 
* Under the supervision of the director of the libraries plans, organizes and directs acquisitions, serials, and cataloging, circulation and  collection development; 
* Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff who conduct catalog maintenance,  acquisition, serials and circulation activities; 
* Under the supervision of the director of the libraries develop technical services policies  and works with vendors; 
* Administers the Integrated Library System and oversee the conversion activities; 
* Maintains the library online card catalog (OPAC) and coordinates its developments with other library managers; 
* Train librarians to work effectively with local ILS ;
* Evaluates existing collection for cost saving measures; 
* Supervise claims processing for missing and replacement items, and cancellations; 
* Supervise the library's firm, standing and subscription orders; 
* Tracks acquisition expenditures and develops statistical and analytical records; 
* Reports and assists in library budget requests; 
* Develops cataloging policies and revise existing local practices; 
* Classify and catalogs  the collection in all formats-print and electronic and all levels-original and copy cataloging; 
* Participates in special projects directed by director of libraries; 
* Assist in reference desk duties.
 
Qualifications 
* MLIS from an accredited institution; 
* 3-5 years of professional and supervisory experiences in a law library ; 
* Working knowledge of AACR2r and Library of Congress subject heading and classification schedule ; 
* Working knowledge of professional law librarianship concepts, principles and practices ; 
* Consensus builder and ability to work with a diverse team of professional and paraprofessional librarians; 
* Flexibility that is required in a dynamic and fast pace environment ; 
* Ability to work coherently with other library managers and as part of management team;
* Familiarity with Horizon (SirsiDynix) and Liberty4 (SoftLink), desired;
* Familiarity with web development tools and scripts, desired;
 
To Apply 
* For immediate consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to, jobs at libraryassociates.com. 
* Please include the job title and ID #986 in the subject line of your email.
* LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity in the workplace.



 
Patty De Anda
Communications Coordinator
Library Associates Companies
6500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2240
Los Angeles, CA 90048
800 987 6794 toll free
323 302 9439 local
323 852 1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
pdeanda at libraryassociates.com

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