Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssociate Librarian (Blind), Box OCE-939/22971
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $75243 to $94834 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or non-competitive 55b/c service as a Senior Librarian or Senior Librarian (Reference) OR candidates must have either: 1) a Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school AND three or more years of experience in Talking and Braille Library Services in a medium to large library environment; OR 2) a Master’s degree in Information Studies from an American Library Association accredited school AND three or more years of experience in Talking and Braille Library Services 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 three or more years of experience in Talking and Braille Library Services in a medium to large library environment. A Master’s degree in information technology is not qualifying.
Duties Description
The New York State Library (NYSL) is seeking to fill an Associate Librarian (Blind) for the Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL). The TBBL provides free library service to individuals who are visually, physically or reading disabled. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide direction and leadership to the staff of the TBBL and responsible for planning, budgeting and overseeing TBBL operations;
• Provide direction for inventory management of books and playback equipment including advocating for budget, space and volunteer recognition;
• Identify and oversee the implementation of new technologies and cooperative staff efforts to improve and extend service to remote patrons;
• Work with libraries and other groups around New York State to explain and publicize the services that are available to customers through the NYSL and seek support for the NYSL and TBBL;
• Participate in Research Library, Office of Cultural Education, and inter-agency committees as needed; and
• Directly supervise 4 Senior Librarians and oversee the supervision of 24 support staff.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a provisional appointment. 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. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $94,834 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 8, 2016 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email applications are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-939/22971) 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
Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 8, 2016 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email applications are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-939/22971) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.