Anchorage Consultants Hiring for Director of Research and Information Services Job at Baltimore, MD Full Time

The Director of Research and Information manages the Research Information Center (RIC) and leads a team of three (3) research and information professionals, promoting an environment of proactivity, collaboration, teamwork, and accountability to serve the needs of the firm. The objective of the team is to deliver information resources innovatively and cost-effectively to members of the firm. Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop short and long term strategic goals and objectives for the department
• Manage procurement activities, including analyzing usage data, developing KPIs, and negotiating favorable pricing and terms.
• Create, manage and seek approval for the RIC budget, which includes managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring terms and service meet the needs of the firm
• Develop cost reduction strategies and realign tools by eliminating redundancy, maximizing the use of online versions and/or renegotiating vendor agreements
• Develop practice area specialties, liaise with Marketing and Business Development departments, support firm competitive intelligence research, and maintain proper risk management standards
• Research and monitor trends in library services and information resources, including new technologies, and look for opportunities to align those tools and services with the firm’s goals and information needs
• Direct all activities for research and reference collection development and maintenance, including the acquisition of research and reference materials and sources. Reviewing, evaluating, and recommending new research materials/resources for firm utilization, with PGL approval and partnership
• Ensure departmental awareness and education/training on developments in legal research, technology, information management, and other developments related to law research and reference operations
• Ensure swift processing of departures and arrivals, with a minimum of disruption.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited program, preferably with course work in law librarianship or legal bibliography
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience
• Law firm experience preferred
• Previous experience with direct supervision, budgeting, project and organizational

planning

• Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and good judgement
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all organizational levels of the Firm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited program, preferably with course work in law librarianship or legal bibliography?

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• law firm: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location