Reference Librarian, Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston, MA

Posted January 5, 2021

Description:

Our Boston office has an opportunity for an experienced Reference Librarian. This position supports legal and business research needs of the attorneys and professional staff, and contributes to Knowledge Management initiatives that improve access to all types of firm information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains working knowledge of the library’s electronic and print collections, interlibrary loan availability, and other resources as appropriate
Conducts in-depth legal and business research for a wide range of practice areas including corporate, litigation, real estate, and construction ; analyzes and synthesizes research ; provides written summary of research findings
Investigates creative uses of research tools to improve work processes, makes process recommendations, and develops training resources for library users including on-demand training, pathfinders, and other portal access points; advises on new delivery strategies
Prepares product usage reports using QuickView, PowerInvoice, and other tools
Performs regular monitoring of news, dockets, legislative and regulatory changes, and other subject areas as requested; prepares related alerts and communications
Locates documents using firm subscriptions and external resources via interlibrary loan
Assists with daily maintenance of Library collection

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
3-5 years of experience in a law library required
Proficiency using online legal and business research tools
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and to collaborate as a part of a cross-functional team
Candidate must have excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and an innovative mind-set

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume, brief statement of interest, qualifications, and availability to [email protected]