Librarian

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Records/Municipal Library seeks an Associate Public Records Officer to analyze library procedures and protocols and implement improvements in accordance with standards and best practices. Under general supervision and with considerable latitude for independent judgment, the role requires general knowledge of library cataloging systems and includes work in collections management, cataloging, database management, and reference and research services. The candidate may supervise staff and report on performance measurements. The position involves moving and lifting heavy cartons and books. The work location is 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007. The role is listed as day shift and full-time; due to its technical duties, the candidate may be required to be on call or work various shifts, including weekends and evenings. Applicants must be permanent in the Associate Public Records Officer title or reachable on the current civil service list. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget approval.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science, or a related area.
• Two years of full-time experience in archival or library science, including one year supervising incumbents performing at a professional level; equivalent education and/or experience may qualify, but all candidates must have a master's degree and the specified one year of supervisory experience.
• Must be permanent in the Associate Public Records Officer title or reachable on the current civil service list.

Responsibilities

• Analyze library procedures and protocols.
• Implement improvements to comply with standards and/or best practices.
• Perform collections management, cataloging, database management, and reference and research services.
• May supervise staff.
• Report on performance measurements.
• Move and lift heavy cartons and books.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level