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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/19/21

Applications Due11/22/21

Vacancy ID90236

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSenior Librarian (Law)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade19

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

Salary RangeFrom $59671 to $75785 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications Must be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Individual must have one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service as a Librarian 1, Librarian 2, Senior Librarian or Senior Librarian (Law).

Duties Description Reference

Provide legal and general research, reference, and referral support to OAG staff;
Compile state and federal legislative and regulatory histories;
Assist OAG staff in the use of online resources including, but not limited to, Lexis, Westlaw and PACER;
Schedule instruction sessions for OAG staff in the efficient use of legal information resources;
Promote the library's resources and services by creating content for the library's intranet site;
Supervise clerical staff in the circulation, renewal, and retrieval of items borrowed from the library's collection and other sources;
Supervise activities regarding upkeep and maintenance of library’s print resources;
Perform other functions as requested;

Interlibrary Loan

Provide interlibrary loan services to OAG staff using OCLC WorldShare;
Monitor statistical and evaluative data and develop initiatives to assess and improve interlibrary loan services;
Advise staff of copyright law as applicable to interlibrary loan services;
Maintain interlibrary loan policies and procedures in response to copyright law and OAG needs;

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with SirsiDynix Symphony or other ILS systems

Additional Comments IN ACCORDANCE WITH NYS STATE LAW, NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND SECTION 504 OF THE FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AS AMENDED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ARE COMMITTED TO WORK PLACE DIVERSITY.

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Name Brianna Guckemus

Telephone (518) 776-2500

Fax (518) 915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Office of the Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease return cover letter and current resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Email is the preferred method of submission. Please include Vacancy ID #90236 in the subject line. Please be sure to indicate how you are eligible to transfer. Will accept faxes and mailed copies as well.

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