A skilled legal information researcher with an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Anna trains KMTG attorneys in the latest electronic research methods to improve client service and firm profitability. The happy life of most librarians is commonly rounded out by a trip to the national conference for updates on important field issues, attending monthly local meetings, and maintaining professional friendships. Occasionally, the wind changes direction and librarians find themselves having to flex their skills and broaden their horizons. They are called upon to improve skills and abilities in order to maintain a comfortable job environment. Surviving the transition of change while still offering quality service is the subject of this article.
Businesses usually agree that information is a valuable asset.
Efficient information retrieval is the vital key to the success of a company. However, during the past decade, some corporations and businesses have consolidated information departments due to financial constraints, a sparse local employment market, or more usually, a simple lack of understanding of how information is stored, retrieved, and used . In such settings, a librarian is uniquely qualified to contribute essential guidance regarding external corporate information management reorganization. KMTG is known as a leader in the Central Valley due both to its skilled legal partners and use of cutting edge technology to improve efficiency and profitability. I joined the firm in 1994 as a traditional law librarian looking for an opportunity to continue using current technology as a gathering tool.