City of New York is hiring: Reference Librarian in New York

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) Library has an opening for a Reference Librarian. In this position the Librarian is responsible for offering legal and other types of research services to the entire office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Conduct legal, medical, psychological, business, and general research.
• Acquire legal research data from diverse sources including books, Westlaw, PsycInfo, Lexis, web resources and other sources as necessary.
• Create and maintain SharePoint site.
• Provide Zoom classroom and one-on-one training for knowledge management system and legal research training.
• Evaluate information resources and troubleshoot computer problems.
• Facilitate Interlibrary Loan.
• Research expert witnesses.
• Compile legislative histories.
• Maintain DANYLawKM, DANY'S in-house knowledge management system.
• Gather and maintain Legislative History Collection.
• Perform related duties.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following :

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Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.