Overview
Librarian Jobs in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria at Oyewole & Adesina
Title: Librarian
Company: Oyewole & Adesina
Location: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Job Summary
The Librarian will play a vital role in managing the firm’s legal information resources, ensuring lawyers and staff have seamless access to the materials, databases, and research support they need to serve clients effectively.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and skilled at navigating legal research databases with the precision and strategic judgment needed to keep the firm’s legal team well-informed and efficient.
What You’ll Do
Managing the Collection
- Evaluate what legal resources the firm needs and put together a collection development strategy
- Source and manage subscriptions to statutes, law reports, journals, textbooks, and online legal databases covering Nigerian and relevant international law
- Handle vendor negotiations for database and subscription renewals
- Track inventory and manage the library’s budget
- Catalog and classify materials using standard library systems
- Keep the physical collection in good condition
- Periodically review the collection and flag outdated materials for removal
Research & Information Support
- Support lawyers and staff with legal research using both print and online sources
- Build and update research guides to help staff self-serve where possible
- Stay current on legal developments and new research tools relevant to the firm’s practice areas
Library Administration
- Set and enforce library policies and procedures
- Run day-to-day library operations, including lending and interlibrary loans
- Keep the library organized and easy to navigate
- Report periodically on library usage and activity
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science
- Valid registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
- A Master’s degree or other advanced qualification is a plus
- Experience working in a law firm library or any library
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with library management software and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid grasp of Nigerian legal resources and legal research methods
How to Apply: https://forms.gle/T6rDhGFiWa7ET3MY7
