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Reference Librarian - Hofstra Law Library

Hempstead, NY

Employer Statement:

The Hofstra Law Library is seeking a Reference Librarian to join our team of research professionals. Reference Librarians at Hofstra work collaboratively to provide legal research support, instructional services, and innovative faculty outreach to a dynamic and diverse law school community.

Whether you're a new law librarian looking for a strong foundation or a more experienced professional eager to deepen your work with faculty and students, this position offers an opportunity to grow and contribute in meaningful ways. Candidates with experience in public service or government research settings will find their skills especially valued in our service-oriented environment.

If you're excited about joining a collegial team and helping to foster a warm, welcoming, and accessible learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Director, this is a full-time position, with a limited and negotiable hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Regular in-person reference desk shifts.
•  Participating in faculty/librarian liaison program.
•  Develop, coordinate, and lead innovative initiatives and programs designed to enhance faculty scholarship and research productivity.
•  Monitor, compile, and analyze faculty scholarship metrics and related statistics to demonstrate scholarly impact and support strategic decision-making.
•  Identifying, evaluating, and recommending innovative technologies for scholarship metrics, research productivity and outreach strategies.
•  Legal research instruction through classroom presentations, workshops, and regularly scheduled events.
•  Preparing and maintaining online library guides and videos to teach research skills (including in specific subjects) and orient students, faculty, and the public to the library.
•  Collaborating with Law School outreach and marketing departments.
•  Creating and updating library documentation on policies, procedures, and best practices.
•  Identifying, evaluating, and recommending purchase of new print and digital resources.
•  Actively participating in professional development at the national, regional, University, Law School, and Library levels.
•  Supervising library research assistants on complex research projects.

Qualifications

Required:

•  A Master’s degree, or equivalent in Library and Information Science or Knowledge Management from an ALA accredited school or foreign equivalent (completed by the start date)
•  JD from accredited institutions or the equivalent combination of education and experience (completed by the start date)
•  0 – 2 years of related experience.
•  Superior communication, collaboration, and project management abilities.
•  Experience with use of legal and non-legal research tools.
•  Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively.
•  Strong service orientation and organizational skills.
•  High-level understanding of digital information systems and software.
•  Technological competency and a willingness to learn new technology as needed.

Preferred:

•  Experience with faculty research services and outreach.
•  Familiarity with systems for managing research metrics and statistics.
•  Experience with teaching or instruction.
•  Knowledge of marketing and digital content creation.
•  Experience providing reference service in an academic law library.

Salary and Application

•  Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $95,000.00
•  Review of applications begins 30 days from posting date (Open Until Filled).

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/5401

Please include:

•  Resume
•  Cover letter
•  Contact information for three professional references.

Director of Research Services - Loeb & Loeb LLP

Salary Range: $210-250K

The Director of Research Services is responsible for leading the firm's research functions, ensuring attorneys and staff have access to quality legal, business, and competitive intelligence resources. This role oversees the strategic direction, budgeting, and management of the firm's research services, focusing on providing excellent research support within tight time constraints:

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, educate, and continually evaluate a team of librarians and research professionals. Ensure comprehensive support for attorneys and paralegals across the East and West Coasts.
• High-Level Research: Deliver high-level legal, business, and competitive intelligence research to attorneys, practice groups, marketing, and firm leadership.
• Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys and practice groups to tailor research solutions, such as News and Client Alerts, that support client matters and business development.
• Fiscal Management: Oversee the acquisition, management, and curation of digital and print research resources firmwide. Negotiate with vendors to ensure cost-effective and strategic use of materials. Manage the firmwide Research Services Budget.
• Technology Solutions: Evaluate and implement research tools, databases, and technology solutions to enhance service offerings.
• Training Programs: Design and deliver research training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and staff to maximize the effective use of research tools and resources.

Required Skills:

• Research Proficiency: Advanced skills in legal research, including the use of online databases and print resources. Adept at creative problem solving to provide comprehensive research services, including legislative and regulatory research, expert witnesses, court and docket filings, public records, individual and company profiles, identification of subsidiaries and affiliates, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, corporate precedent filings, securities filings, and news. Lead researcher for highly confidential matters.
• Technology Savvy: Proficiency with legal and business research databases (e.g., Lexis+, Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg Law, Accurint, Courtlink, Case Portal, Intelligize, VitalLaw, Checkpoint, Pacer, TLO, S&P Capital IQ, Newsdesk, HeinOnline, ALM Law and Westlaw), library management software, and other relevant technology.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively to various audiences. Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, and external vendors.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Education: JD from an ABA-accredited law school or MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Experience: 7+ years of law firm library experience and 3+ years of library management experience.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours as necessary.

Email resume to:  [email protected]