Associate Librarian, Box OCE-1548/23421

Nys Department Of Civil Service • Albany, NY

85d • $96,336 - $121,413

About The Position

The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for an Associate Librarian position in the NYS Library. This pivotal role, reporting directly to the State Librarian, is essential for the documentation and promotion of our state's unique history. The Associate Librarian for Special Collections will oversee all operational aspects of the unit, ensuring the preservation and stewardship of the State Library's invaluable historical manuscripts, documents, and rare books. Additionally, this position will be instrumental in several high-priority initiatives, including the 250th Commemoration of the American Revolution, the planning of the Office of Cultural Education's Stewardship Facility, and the management of critical collection conservation projects.

Requirements

• Verification of a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Three years of full-time post-degree professional librarian experience.
• One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Librarian (including all parenthetics).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all reference activities related to Special Collections, including scheduling, service protocols, and LibAnswers management.
• Provide expert and specialized reference assistance in person, via phone, and through online platforms.
• Serve as the primary liaison for donors, building strong relationships and cultivating philanthropic support.
• Conduct archival appraisals and manage the acquisition process, including on-site visits.
• Supervise and participate in all aspects of archival processing, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
• Prioritize projects effectively while balancing competing demands.
• Actively create opportunities to promote the State Library's Special Collections through outreach, presentations, publications, and collaborations.
• Foster strong collaborations with colleagues across the Office of Cultural Education, including the NYS Archives and NYS Museum.
• Engage in partnerships with other state agencies and cultural institutions across the state.
• Lead efforts to conserve and digitize valuable collections, including overseeing large-scale projects with external vendors.
• Prioritize conservation needs and develop strategies for preserving fragile materials.
• Establish community history projects to ensure that State Library is actively engaged in collecting the histories of all New Yorkers.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and mentorship to three Senior Librarians and two Library Assistants.
• Participate actively in recruitment and hiring processes.

Benefits

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system.
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree