Reference Librarian Key Resource Group, LLC -
Buffalo, NY
A large, prestigious law firm in downtown Buffalo, NY is seeking a Reference Librarian.
As a Reference Librarian you will provide reference services involving legal, business, and general information sources to attorneys, paralegals, and staff using a variety of databases and research tools while accomplishing these and other critical functions:
Conducts domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate database and research tools and directs Attorneys to appropriate sources
Reviews diverse sources of information for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost effectiveness, then chooses the best sources for answering research requests
Compiles and organizes information obtained in research projects into a coherent, focused collection of information, accompanied by explanatory notes if relevant, so that the material is readily understandable to the user
Maintains familiarity with the libraryâÂÂs own information resources, in particular its catalog, circulation, acquisitions, and routing systems
Maintains awareness of current developments on legal news and information services, specifically with developments regarding Lexis, Westlaw, the Internet, business databases, and specialty databases relevant to the officeâÂÂs practice areas
Performs cite-checking: analyzes and verifies legal citations in memoranda and pleadings using Lexis or Westlaw, and the Blue Book or other citation authority
Performs internet research to verify information on expert witnesses
Key Resource Group, LLC - 12 months ago
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