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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/17/22

Applications Due07/08/22

Vacancy ID106863

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Librarian (Technical Processes), Librarian 1, Box OCE-1286/80052

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade19

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

Salary RangeFrom $64589 to $82036 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 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:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Librarian (Technical Processes).

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Senior Librarian (Technical Processing) or Librarian 1 eligible list. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with SirsiDynix’s Integrated Library System, acquisition of serials, creating serials control records, original cataloging, and familiarity with the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is preferred.


Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Senior Librarian (Technical Processes) position in the New York State Library (NYSL). Under the direction of the Associate Librarian (Technical Processes), the incumbent of this position serves as the Government Documents Librarian and is responsible for overseeing the New York State Document Depository Program and the regional Federal Depository System in New York State. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain adherence to State and federal requirements to ensure access to state and federal information including management and processing of State and federal documentation in all formats;
• Create serials control records and conduct original cataloging on all government publications using Resource Description and Access (RDA) guidelines;
• Collaborate with the Preservation Librarian and Digital Services Librarian to make sure born digital publications are properly archived and preserved following NYSL policies and procedures;
• Provide support and outreach to New York State agencies regarding deposit of their official publications at the NYSL and conduct site visits to New York State Government agencies and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) selectives across New York State to educate and engage stakeholders and support the programs.
• Respond to questions and provide guidance to selective federal depository libraries in New York State regarding the FDLP;
• Manage the NYSL’s eXchange process and oversee the Government Publishing Office (GPO) eXchange program in New York State;
• Communicate and coordinate with FDLP and GPO staff and respond to information requests/surveys and assist in the assessments of New York State federal depository libraries;
• Review, create and maintain content on the NYSL’s website related to the New York State Document Depository Program and NYSL’s social media website, and email distributions; and
• Provide information services five hours per week as the Government Documents Librarian to a diverse public onsite, by telephone, and via email.
• Conduct site visits to New York State Government agencies and FDLP selectives across New York State to educate and engage stakeholders and support the programs.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of master’s degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. The work schedule for this position includes flexible hours of Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with approximately 5% travel

This position may be filled as a traineeship. The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Senior Librarian (Technical Processes), SG-19. The salary for candidates appointed to Librarian 1 starts at $51,986 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship in order to advance to the journey level title and salary.

* Leads to a maximum salary of $82,036 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 8, 2022 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1286/80052) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.


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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 July 8, 2022 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1286/80052) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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