Applications Due: 12/07/21
Vacancy ID: 94689
Position Information
Agency: Attorney General, Office of the
Title: Senior Librarian (Law)
Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade19
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range: From $63323 to $80429 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Provisional
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From: 8:30 AM
To: 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County: New York
Street Address: 28 Liberty Street
City: New York City
State: NY
Zip Code: 10005
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications For Permanent appointment:
Eligible
to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Individual
must have one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive
service as a Senior Librarian or Senior Librarian (Law).
For Provisional appointment:
You
must have a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American
Library Association AND Two years of full-time post-degree professional
librarian experience in a law or government library. This experience
must include using New York State and Federal primary and secondary
legal resources and legal databases including Westlaw and LexisNexis.
Duties Description Reference
-provide legal and general research, reference, and referral support to Office of the Attorney General (OAG) staff;
-compile state and federal legislative and regulatory histories;
-assist OAG staff in the use of online resources including, but not limited to, Lexis, Westlaw and PACER;
-schedule instruction sessions for OAG staff in the efficient use of legal information resources;
-promote the library's resources and services by creating content for the library's intranet site;
-supervise
clerical staff in the circulation, renewal, and retrieval of items
borrowed from the library's collection and other sources; supervise
activities regarding upkeep and maintenance of library’s print
resources;
-perform other functions as requested;
Interlibrary Loan
-provide interlibrary loan services to OAG staff using OCLC WorldShare;
-monitor statistical and evaluative data and develop initiatives to assess and improve interlibrary loan services;
-advise staff of copyright law as applicable to interlibrary loan services;
-maintain interlibrary loan policies and procedures in response to copyright law and OAG needs;
Desired competencies
-Strong oral and written communication skills;
-Familiarity with SirsiDynix Symphony or other ILS systems.
Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Brianna Guckemus
Telephone (518) 776-2500
Fax (518) 915-7754
Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on Applying: Please return cover letter and current resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Email is the preferred method of submission. Please include Vacancy ID #94689 in the subject line. Will accept faxes and mailed copies as well.
