Lex Consultancy is recruiting on behalf of a Top 10 Law firm in Dublin who is looking to recruit a Librarian / Information Centre Manager.
The Legal Information Centre manager will be responsible for the provision of information, training and research services to the legal staff. This will be a managerial and a developmental role, and candidates should have the ambition and drive to bring the LIC forward as a key contributor in the research environment.
A qualification in law is not a requisite, but would an advantage.
Candidates for the post of Legal Information Centre Manager must have the following:
• Diploma in Library and Information Studies
• 2 – 3 years experience, preferably but not essentially in a legal environment
• The ability to self-direct.
• The ambition and drive to bring the LIC forward as a key contributor to the research environment of the firm.
• The ability to manage and maintain the resources and systems of the LIC.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
The role of manager of the Legal Information Centre, is both managerial and developmental. The key elements of the role will be:
• Creation and delivery of training modules on the library system and the online resources, within a flexible schedule.
• Providing research support to the legal professionals, and actively promoting this service throughout the firm.
• Daily management of library functions.
• Orders and acquisitions
• Cataloguing and Classifications
• Current Awareness
• Management of library budget, financial records, and relationships with suppliers.
A project in the early stages of discussion is the establishment of a Knowledge Management
model. The opportunity exists for the LIC manager to research and promote this project, in liaison with the Managing Partner.
For further information, please contact Jo McAndrew on 01 6690546 or email Jo@lexconsultancy.ie
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