DESCRIPTION:

This position will be responsible for insuring that Balch & Bingham LLP utilizes existing technologies as well as adapting new technologies to improve the library services function firm-wide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the functional, operational and service needs of the Library in order to develop and enhance new and existing technologies and online services.
• Develop a close working relationship with information technology and library staff to maximize effective use of technology, including use of ILS and ERM systems, and a dynamic library presence on firm intranet.
• Maintain the Integrated Library System (ILS) including all bibliographic, inventory, accounting and circulation information.
• Maintain list of online resources provided by the library and provide to new attorneys and paralegals.
• Coordinate library application installations and maintenance.
• Coordinate system upgrades working closely with IT, vendors and users.
• Provide back up on library application projects, use of library resources on mobile devices and distribution of E-books.
• Provide back up on new library projects requiring use of new applications, formatting changes and web site development.
• Work with vendors on providing use statistics and reports for user and collection data.
• Assist in managing all electronic library resources, I.P. addresses provided to vendors, coordinating licenses, contracts, contacts, access, and copyright compliance.
• Assist in updating and developing the library portal on the firm’s intranet.
• Assist in providing user support and training for all online library systems and services.
• Schedule and organize training for new attorneys, coordinate with vendor trainers and follows up with in-house training where necessary.
• Maintain passwords for all electronic services, providing access for all personnel and new users and manages access within boundaries of license agreements and copyright restrictions.
• Keep current with emerging technologies to apply computing-related technologies to information, communication and learning initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of invoices for payment, records invoice details, responds to vendor and accounting department questions, maintains accounting files.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

SKILLS:

• Development and  design  of  applications  and  tools  using  SharePoint  or other similar technology.
• Understanding of technological trends and developments relevant to law libraries and information delivery within a law firm.
• Experience with library automation software (integrated library systems).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.