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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/10/15

Applications Due12/01/15

Vacancy ID25801

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Librarian (Technical Processes), Box OCE-935/80054

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade19

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55126 to $70013 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Cultural Education

New York State Library

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For provisional appointment, candidates must have either: 1) a Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school AND two or more years of experience supporting electronic resources lifecycle in a medium to large library environment; OR 2) a Master’s degree in Information Studies from an American Library Association accredited school AND two or more years of experience supporting electronic resources lifecycle in a medium to large library environment; OR a combined Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited school AND two or more years of experience supporting electronic resources lifecycle in a medium to large library environment. A Master’s degree in information technology is not qualifying.

Duties Description The Office of Cultural Education anticipates filling a Senior Librarian (Technical Processes) position in the Public Services Unit of the New York State Library. Under the direction of the Associate Librarian (Reference) in the Public Services Unit, the incumbent will serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian and will be responsible for electronic resources licensing, procurement, management, problem resolution as well as being responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the Library’s collection of over 40,000 electronic journals and 84 online databases. Other duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Usage of electronic resources such as OpenURL link resolution and discovery environment;
• Support user access and troubleshooting problems;
• Serve as the electronic resources liaison to the Acquisitions, Metadata, and Computer Applications Units;
• Manage communications and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, publishers and consortium partners;
• Develop and analyze statistical and management reports for electronic resources;
• Monitor and identify emerging trends and technologies for electronic resources;
• Serve as an active member of the NOVELNY team and support delivery of NOVELNY resources to 19 million New Yorkers;
• Provide training, direction and support to library staff, patrons as well as employees of other state agencies and organizations; and
• Provide reference and information services in all subjects to a diverse public onsite, by telephone and via email.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a provisional appointment. The work schedule for this position includes rotating Saturdays. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $70,013 based on annual performance advances.


APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 1, 2015 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email applications are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-935/80054) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 1, 2015 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email applications are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-935/80054) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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