The New York Public Library
Library Technical Assistant II Job at The New York Public Library in New York
The New York Public Library, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Job Description
Job Description
Description
Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience & Skills
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This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
2 positions are available
Overview
Access Services is part of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Divisions and is responsible for storing, locating, status updating, and delivering materials to the reading and study rooms in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The Access Services team partners with the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) in delivering materials stored in the Princeton storage facility to the research libraries
Overview
Access Services is part of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Divisions and is responsible for storing, locating, status updating, and delivering materials to the reading and study rooms in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The Access Services team partners with the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) in delivering materials stored in the Princeton storage facility to the research libraries
This position is integral to successful public service in the Stephen A Schwarzman as well as the other research centers. Library Technical Assistants process users’ requests for materials housed in the Milstein Stacks. This includes, successfully locating materials, updating their status, and delivery to the proper service desk for use.
Responsibilities:
- Filling reader requests and providing inventory control for research materials including:
- Physical delivery of items
- Checking in and out items via the ILS catalog and inventory software
- Shelving of items
- Performing public service desk duties at the following service points:
- Milstein Research Stacks
- Room 50
- Scholar Rooms
- Responsible for successfully checking in and out and making deliveries of Offsite Materials to its desired service location
- Responsible for materials processing including
- Labeling
- Barcoding
- Preservation stability
- Performs related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
- High School Diploma, or it's equivalent
Required Experience
- Customer service experience required
Required Skills
- Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships.
- Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy in carrying out duties.
- Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order.
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, the Internet and e-mail programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a team and on independent projects.
- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
- N/A
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
- Library setting
Physical Duties
- Light to moderate lifting/moving up to 40lbs.
- Pushing/moving large book trucks & other equipment
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
- No
Union/Non Union
- Local 1930
FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt
Schedule
- Monday - Friday - 35 hours per week
- Nights & Weekends as required
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).