Law Librarian - Library - City Attorney's Office (8151)

About the Law Librarian and Library
The Law Librarian serves as a trusted advisor to attorneys and professional staff across all practice areas, ensuring seamless access to legal resources while driving the Office’s transition toward a modern, primarily digital research environment. With responsibility for shaping collections, negotiating high-value vendor contracts, and guiding research strategy, the Librarian plays a critical role in enabling high-quality legal work on behalf of the City.

The library maintains a presence in both San Francisco City Hall and Fox Plaza, with a clear mandate to thoughtfully streamline physical collections and expand digital access. This is an opportunity for a librarian who is energized by change, technology, and the chance to build a best-in-class legal information program.

Law Librarian Responsibilities
The responsibilities below reflect the breadth and impact of this role and may evolve over time.

Strategic Leadership & Collection Development

• Lead the strategic direction of the Office’s legal information resources, aligning collections with evolving practice needs.
• Develop and manage the annual library budget, balancing cost control with high-quality resource access.
• Evaluate resource usage and emerging tools to optimize subscriptions, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation.
• Make data-informed recommendations regarding renewals, cancellations, and new acquisitions.

Operations & Resource Management

• Oversee both digital and physical library collections, including ongoing efforts to reduce print and streamline access.
• Manage distribution of materials such as desk copies, newsletters, and other resources.
• Ensure efficient processing of acquisitions, renewals, and invoices.

Vendor Relations & Contract Management

• Lead negotiations with legal information vendors, securing favorable terms and maximizing value.
• Manage contracts, subscriptions, renewals, and invoicing in coordination with internal stakeholders.

Innovation & Knowledge Management

• Contribute to Office-wide knowledge management initiatives, including the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies such as generative AI tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve access to institutional knowledge and research efficiency.

Training, Outreach & Knowledge Sharing

• Design and deliver engaging training programs on legal research tools and best practices (in-person, virtual, and asynchronous).
• Develop user-friendly guides, newsletters, and intranet content to promote awareness and effective use of resources.
• Provide onboarding support to new employees, ensuring immediate and effective access to research tools.

Legal Research & Advisory Services

• Conduct sophisticated legal and non-legal research in support of attorneys and professional staff.
• Partner with legal teams to develop efficient, cost-effective research strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on legal research platforms, tools, and methodologies.