Information Services Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of NY
The Research Library at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY is seeking a top-notch researcher to join our team of librarians. This individual will be a key contributor on a team of professionals that provide reference and information discovery services within a larger Research Library operation.
The Research Library supports the Research & Statistics group and the scholarly research and policy-oriented analysis conducted by the Bank in order to fulfill the mission of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This individual will be a key contributor on a team of professionals that provide reference and information discovery services within a larger Research Library operation.
- Job duties include:
Leveraging superior research skills to respond to research queries of varying complexity from transactional requests to long-term complex projects - Effectively managing and prioritizing incoming requests from Bank staff
Analyzing and recommending solutions to business areas and end-users on research strategy - Providing training on electronic resources available to end-user across the Bank.
Supporting citation gathering process for research economists
Updating library web pages and working closely with web team to optimize the library’s web presence in the Bank
Producing and curating the daily news alert service for all Bank staff
Identify opportunities to leverage alerting tools and implement enhanced services.
Monitor the landscape for alternative information resources and contribute to evaluations and upgrades to library’s portfolio of products and services
Contributing to Research's social media outreach initiatives using internal and public communication channels
Participate in committees to effectively leverage resources across the Federal Reserve System
Troubleshoot Research Library web-applications as needed
Required qualifications:
• 5-8 years’ experience serving in a research capacity
• Superior customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organizational and writing skills
• Experience working with a vast array of banking, financial and economic information resources
• Knowledge of major data providers and their products
• Experience with or working knowledge of html and web usability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with librarians, economists, and other stakeholders in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to self-manage and effectively respond to shifts in priorities
• An interest in and ability to embrace new information technologies
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office environment
Preferred qualifications:
• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of economics, banking, and finance
• Experience in SharePoint environments
No direct supervisory responsibility.
To read full posting and apply:
https://frb.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=245614&lang=en#.VwO7W6PkXGw.email
• 5-8 years’ experience serving in a research capacity
• Superior customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, organizational and writing skills
• Experience working with a vast array of banking, financial and economic information resources
• Knowledge of major data providers and their products
• Experience with or working knowledge of html and web usability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with librarians, economists, and other stakeholders in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to self-manage and effectively respond to shifts in priorities
• An interest in and ability to embrace new information technologies
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office environment
Preferred qualifications:
• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of economics, banking, and finance
• Experience in SharePoint environments
No direct supervisory responsibility.
To read full posting and apply:
https://frb.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=245614&lang=en#.VwO7W6PkXGw.email
