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Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks skilled part-time Business /
Legal Researcher to work on a temporary project on which we're bidding.
This position is in the corporate library of a prestigious government
agency in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of
three years' research experience using a multitude of business and legal
databases and unflagging customer service orientation. Position offers
competitive compensation.
Responsibilities include:
* Provide accurate and timely business and legal research and
reference services to internal users and staff;
* Review diverse sources of information for currency, reliability,
relevance, and if applicable cost-effectiveness, and choose the best
sources for answering research requests;
* Maintain familiarity with client's information resources,
catalog, circulation, acquisitions, and routing systems;
* Remain current on new information resources, both in print and
electronic form
* Perform related tasks as needed
Qualifications include:
* Master's degree in Library Science (MLS)
* Minimum three years' business and legal research experience
* Knowledge of business and legal database research databases;
* Knowledge of print reference sources in business and legal
areas;
* Superior research skills with minimal supervision;
* Professional attitude and demeanors; ability to interact
effectively with people at all organizational levels
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with
the appropriate discretion;
* Ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle
multiple deadlines;
* Knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS
Office;
To Apply:
* For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and
resume to Recruiter at jobs@libraryassociates.com,
* Please reference "Business / Legal Research #973" in the Subject
line of your email;
* Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience;
* Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.
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