Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a qualified information professional for a full time position as a Technical Services Manager for our client, a prominent law firm with multiple offices on the West & East coasts. This position will be for the firm's primary office headquarters in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the director of the libraries plans, organizes and directs acquisitions, serials, and cataloging, circulation and collection development;
  
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff who conduct catalog maintenance, acquisition, serials and circulation activities;
  
• Under the supervision of the director of the libraries develop technical services policies and works with vendors;
  
• Administers the Integrated Library System and oversee the conversion activities;
  
• Maintains the library online card catalog (OPAC) and coordinates its developments with other library managers;
  
• Train librarians to work effectively with local ILS;
  
• Evaluates existing collection for cost saving measures;
  
• Supervise claims processing for missing and replacement items, and cancellations;
  
• Supervise the library’s firm, standing and subscription orders;
  
• Tracks acquisition expenditures and develops statistical and analytical records;
  
• Reports and assists in library budget requests;
  
• Develops cataloging policies and revise existing local practices;
  
• Classify and catalogs the collection in all formats-print and electronic and all levels-original and copy cataloging;
  
• Participates in special projects directed by director of libraries;
  
• Assist in reference desk duties.

Qualifications:

• MLIS from an accredited institution;
  
• 3-5 years of professional and supervisory experiences in a law library;
  
• Working knowledge of AACR2r and Library of Congress subject heading and classification schedule;
  
• Working knowledge of professional law librarianship concepts, principles and practices;
  
• Consensus builder and ability to work with a diverse team of professional and paraprofessional librarians;
  
• Flexibility that is required in a dynamic and fast pace environment;
  
• Ability to work coherently with other library managers and as part of management team;
  
• Familiarity with Horizon (SirsiDynix) and Liberty4 (SoftLink), desired;
  
• Familiarity with web development tools and scripts, desired.

To Apply:

• For immediate consideration, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@libraryassociates.com.
  
• Please include the job title and ID#986 in the subject line of your email;
  
• Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workplace.