Position summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) Library has an opening for a Reference Librarian.  In this position the Librarian is responsible for offering legal and other types of research services to the entire office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal, medical, psychological, business, and general research.
• Acquire legal research data from diverse sources including books, WestlawNext, PsycInfo, Lexis, LexisAdvance, BloombergBNA, and web resources.
• Maintain DANYLawKM, DANY’s in-house knowledge management system.
• Gather and maintain file on New York State Legislative History.
• Maintain Library’s content on Sharepoint.
• Provide classroom and one-on-one training for knowledge management system and legal research training.
• Answer inquiries from DANY staff.
• Evaluate information resources and troubleshoot computer problems.
• Facilitate Interlibrary Loan.
• Research expert witnesses.
• Perform related duties.

Qualifications:

• Excellent Microsoft Office and computer skills required.
• Excellent Electronic Information search strategies and techniques.
• Superior organizational, time management, writing and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for accuracy.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral required.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  MLS preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in legal research or library work preferred.
• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau.