Resource Librarian

Perkins Coie•Portland, OR

11d•$71,470 - $112,020•Hybrid

About The Position

The Resource Librarian advances the firm’s digital library strategy by providing centralized, efficient, and consistent support across offices. The role delivers service to attorneys, business professionals, and firm leadership while building strong relationships and communicating clearly. It uses a tech-forward approach to emerging tools, including generative AI within firm guidelines, and supports Research Services, Knowledge & Innovation, and other strategic initiatives. The position manages print and digital resources, supports digital resource strategy and space planning, and improves workflows and services. It delivers training and outreach, explores technologies and research tools, conducts entry-level legal and business research, and contributes to evaluating and implementing online research services. The librarian also partners with colleagues and stakeholders and supports departmental projects and service initiatives.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build effective relationships across teams and functions.
Knowledge of legal and business information sources, including courts, government agencies, trade associations, research databases, and AI-powered tools.
Familiarity with generative AI concepts and practical applications, including chatbots and content-generation models.
Skills in computer-assisted legal research, document retrieval, acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and core library services.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program, including coursework or significant experience with legal bibliography.
Interest in technology and willingness to learn new tools, including generative AI applications.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of professional library work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage acquisition, cataloging, and processing of print and digital resources, optimizing workflows and the integrated library system.
Support digital resource strategy, space planning, and adoption of generative AI tools in alignment with firm policies.
Monitor user feedback and continuously improve digital resources, workflows, and services.
Deliver training and outreach to attorneys, business professionals, and staff on digital resources, research tools, and AI.
Use emerging technologies to enhance learning, engagement, and information delivery.
Explore and apply new technologies, databases, and AI tools to improve research efficiency, service delivery, and knowledge access.
Stay current with evolving technology and digital resource trends.
Conduct entry-level legal and business research using digital resources and AI.
Deliver clear, concise, well-organized research findings through memos, reports, presentations, and other targeted formats.
Contribute expertise to the evaluation, selection, and implementation of online research services.
Build partnerships with attorneys, business professionals, and library colleagues to advance firm objectives.
Support departmental projects, professional development, and service initiatives.