Job Posting: Research Services Librarian
Organization: Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Location: Boston, MA

As one of Boston's premier law firms, Choate is a dynamic organization,
representing blue-chip clients throughout the US and abroad. With deep
roots in the community, Choate has created a work environment that
fosters personal and professional success. Choate has an immediate
opening for an experienced law librarian to fill the position of
Research Services Librarian.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Research Services
Librarian is responsible for overseeing all aspects of general and legal
reference and research, interlibrary loan, document delivery and
instruction to both legal and non-legal staff. Qualified applicants will
have an ALA-accredited MLS; five to seven years' experience conducting
reference and research in a law firm or academic law library; and
extensive knowledge of and the ability to educate others in the use of
library resources.

Responsibilities:
*Oversees reference staff and services by coordinating the research
workload, supervising complex projects and providing mentoring and
training.
*Conducts reference and research at all levels of complexity,
participating routinely in the reference desk rotation.
*Develops and implements best practices to ensure the timely delivery of
high-quality, cost-effective research service.
*Develops, promotes, coordinates and conducts group and individual
instruction to facilitate the use of library resources.
*Maintains sophisticated level of research and online skills; keeps
current on developments, trends and resources and makes recommendations
on their use to improve library services.
*Participates in collection development; oversees and maintains
reference statistics.
*Assists and/or engages in other duties as assigned by the Director of
Library Services.

Qualifications:
*MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.
*5-7 years of experience conducting reference and research in a law firm
library or academic law library with increasing levels of supervisory
responsibility.
*Extensive knowledge of legal, business and scientific research tools in
all formats.
*Demonstrated ability to prepare and conduct instructional sessions.
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
*Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
and independently.
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
*Exhibits initiative and good judgment in decision-making and project
management.
*Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
*Motivated, with the ability to learn and develop new skills and
responsibilities.
*Commitment to superior client service.
*Proficiency in Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
*Desirable: JD from ABA-accredited institution; working knowledge of
html and web page development.

Qualified applications should send a letter of application, resume and
references to: HRRecruiting@choate.com
Additional information is available at choate.com