LIBRARIAN

City of New York • New York, NY

22h • $63,352 - $72,855 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Records/Municipal Library seeks a responsible individual to join its team. Under general supervision and with broad latitude to exercise independent judgment, the Associate Public Records Officer analyzes library procedures and protocols and implements improvements to meet standards and best practices. The position requires general knowledge of library cataloging systems and their management and operation. Duties include 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 position is full-time on the day shift, though the candidate may be required to be on call or work different shifts, including weekends and evenings, due to the technical duties of the position. The posting is open to applicants who are already 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.
• At least two years of full-time experience in archival or library science, including one year supervising incumbents performing at a professional level; alternatively, equivalent education and/or experience, while still meeting the master's degree and supervisory-experience requirements.
• General knowledge of the management and operation of library cataloging systems.
• 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 library procedures and protocols to comply with standards and 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