Senior Librarian (Technical Processes), Librarian 1, (NY HELPS), Box OCE-1444/80

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 is responsible for supporting 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:

1. 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;
2. Create serials control records for government publications, oversee the check-in process of those materials, and work to identify and acquire missing publications;
3. Perform original cataloging for NYS government publications using Resource Description and Access (RDA) and according to CONSER guidelines;
4. Classify government publications in line with established NYS Library policies and standards;
5. Create NACO headings for NYS government agencies;
6. Collaborate with Digital Services to make sure born digital publications are properly archived and preserved following NYSL policies and procedures;
7. Provide support and outreach to New York State agencies regarding deposit of their official publications to the NYSL;
8. Respond to questions and provide guidance to selective federal depository libraries in New York State regarding the FDLP;
9. Manage the NYSL’s eXchange team and process to ensure compliance with the Government Publishing Office (GPO) eXchange program;
10. In collaboration with the Regional Coordinator and Preservation Unit, ensure the NYS Library is in compliance to serve as the Preservation Steward for selected titles;
11. In coordination with the Digital Services Unit, review, create, and maintain content on the NYSL’s website and social media platforms related to the New York State Document Depository Program and compile and distribute emails related to the programs and services;
12. Provide support to Reference Services for research inquiries related to government documents;
13. Conduct site visits and/or online trainings to New York State Government agencies and Selective Federal Depository Libraries across New York State to educate and engage stakeholders and support the programs.

Minimum Qualifications
Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

1. Librarian 1: Candidates must have a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
2. Librarian 2: Candidates must have a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association AND one year of full-time post-degree professional librarian experience.
3. Senior Librarian (Technical Processes): 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 a medium to large library environment where your primary duties include: acquiring library materials; acquiring, classifying and describing government documents from a federal or state agency for addition to the library’s collection; working with digital content, processes, policies, storage and access; or cataloging library materials using one or more of the following metadata standards: RDA, Dublin Core, MODS, or METS.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who have 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).

Additional Comments

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment, permanent, non-competitive appointment, or temporary, provisional appointment. Verification of a Master’s Degree accredited by the American Library Association AND work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 19, 2025, 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-1444/80052) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr