Corporate Librarian (Temporary)

NYPA•White Plains, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Librarian provides support to the NYPA corporate and engineering library. The library is predominantly digital and the librarian will administer, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and support integration among the library systems, including the integrated library system EOS/Sirsi Dynix, (Libby), electronic resource platforms, publication authentication, and related technologies. This role involves setting up and maintaining group accounts (such as Accuris, Dun & Bradstreet, NY Times Pass/newspapers). The librarian will collaborate with IT staff, Operations/Engineers, Procurement staff, and external vendors to evaluate, implement, enhance, and support library technologies, services, and workflows. They will also work with vendor representatives to set up training for end users, collect and analyze usage data to support assessment, planning, and decision-making, and assist with acquisitions and evaluate digital products to replace hard copy resources. Maintaining the Library’s website and related web services in collaboration with users and vendors is also a key responsibility. The role includes providing one-on-one training, consultation, and basic support to Library users in White Plains and Albany, including setting up accounts, resetting log-ins, and performing reference interviews to help users locate information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to maintain, reference, and research cataloging and indexing areas for technical data.
Working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of library science.
Ability to interact with personnel to supply data through research of reports, periodicals, and internet and intranet systems.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of informational resources and ability to critically evaluate and filter information.
Strong familiarity with workplace productivity software.
Strong spreadsheet and data analytic skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in library science preferred or working towards an MLS, currently enrolled in a program or equivalent experience in research or library and information.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to and work closely with users to ensure their needs and requirements are met.
Retrieve historical and reference materials for users.
Perform a variety of common and specialized tasks, including setting up user accounts, providing access to news and information sources, securing copyrighted information.
Help end users with plug-ins and other software to enable access to electronic information by managing digital rights.
Create and update online data records.
Develop, maintain, and document cataloging procedures.
Maintain, receive, verify, and prepare documents for electronic input and retrieval from various servers.
Maintain the library in optimal condition.
Shelve and retrieve hard copy information, check out items, follow up on overdue items.