Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Librarian (Reference), Box OCE-992/23371
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56229 to $71412 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Librarian (Reference).
Provisional Appointment: Candidates must have a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association AND two years of full time post-degree professional librarian experience in public reference services in an academic, special or public library using both traditional and automated reference tools and involving materials selection.
Note: The Civil Service examination for this title was given in August 2016. In order to be considered for a provisional appointment, you must have taken this examination.
Duties Description The New York State Library (NYSL) is seeking to fill a Senior Librarian (Reference) within the Reference Services Unit. The References Services Unit provides reference and instructional services to a diverse public, and selects, creates, manages, and assesses information or research resources, tools and services. Under the direction of the Associate Librarian (Reference), the Senior Librarian (Reference) will serve as the subject specialist for science, local history/genealogy, engineering or grants and will also be responsible for performing duties related to NYSL print, microfilm and online collections within one or more of these subject areas. Other duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide reference and information services in all subjects to a diverse public onsite, by telephone and via e-mail;
• Provide complex and in-depth research for subject-specific inquiries using print, microfilm, and online legal resources;
• Develop the NYSL collections in assigned subject area through identification and suggestion of materials in a variety of formats available for purchase;
• Collaborate with other NYSL staff to resolve problems related to the collection maintenance of materials, including issues related to location and classification;
• Create and facilitate the use of NYSL online and print instructional materials, tutorials, bibliographies, and subject-related research guides within one of the following subjects: science, local history/genealogy, engineering or grants;
• Provide training and bibliographic instruction in the effective use of NYSL print, microfilm and online collections;
• Serve as liaison to and maintain contact with librarians within other NYS agencies; and
• Complete tasks related to the proactive promotion of NYSL resources and research services to New York State agencies, NYS Legislature and the general public within New York State via activities such as creation of online handouts and maintenance of contact with other New York State agencies.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or 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. This position requires participation in a rotating Saturday work schedule.
Verification of degree will be required.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,412 with annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by (December 21, 2016) to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-992/23371) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter 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 (December 21, 2016) to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (OCE-992/23371) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.