Electronic Resources Librarian

Description

Summary

The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing the selection, licensing, access, and lifecycle management of the firm's legal research databases, knowledge tools, and digital collections. This position ensures reliable, cost-effective access to resources that support client work and business development, optimizes user experience across platforms, and collaborates closely with Research and Information Services (IT) to deliver high quality research services access firmwide.

The Electronic Resources Librarian also contributes to the implementation of RS&S knowledge management initiatives. This position works closely with the Director of RS&S, Information Services, attorneys and other Stinson staff to create knowledge management solutions that make the firm more efficient in the practice of law.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Required Education & Experience

• Master of Library and Information Science, or comparable degree.
• 1+ years of experience managing electronic resources in a law firm, legal information provider, academic law library, or similar environment.
• Familiarity with KM platforms, intranet / portal design (e.g., SharePoint), and integrations with research tools.
• Cataloging / metadata competencies

Preferred Education & Experience

Demonstrated experience with :

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

System Administration (75%)

Resource lifecycle management :

Licensing and vendor relations :

Access, authentication, and systems :

Analytics :

Service excellence and training :

Compliance and risk :

Process improvement and documentation :

Training & Professional Development (20%)

General & Administrative (5%)

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Some travel may be required to other firm office locations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Benefits & Compensation

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our employees. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including :

The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual's unique qualifications and experience.

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