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The New York Public Library is hiring: Library Technical Assistant III in New Yo

The New York Public Library
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Overview

Access Services is part of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Divisions and is responsible for storing, locating, status updating, and delivering materials to the reading and study rooms in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.  The Access Services team partners with the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) in delivering materials stored in the Princeton storage facility to the research libraries. The Milstein 2 Research Stacks heralds a new way of managing research library inventory and the Access Services team is also responsible for ingesting, storing, and moving those research items to the requested location.

This position is integral to successful public service in the Stephen A Schwarzman as well as the other research centers.  Library Technical Assistants process users’ requests for materials housed in the Milstein Research Stacks. This includes, successfully locating materials, updating their status, and delivery to the proper service desk for use.

This role is eligible for a performance based upgrade to $43,112 after one year of successful performance

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Library Technical Assistant IV, the Library Technical Assistant III will :

  • Filling reader requests and providing inventory control for research materials including :

Physical delivery of items

  • Checking in and out items via the ILS catalog
  • Checking in and out items via an inventory software
  • Shelving of items
  • Performing public service desk duties at the following service points :
  • Milstein Research Stacks

  • Room 50
  • Scholar Rooms
  • Responsible for successfully checking in and out and making deliveries of Offsite Materials to its desired service location
  • Responsible for materials processing including
  • Labeling

  • Barcoding
  • Preservation stability
  • Responsible for supervising staff in circulation and collection activities in the absence of a LTA IV
  • Required Education, Experience & Skills

    Required Education & Certifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience in an urban library setting
  • Required Experience

  • A minimum of 3-5 years experience
  • Required Skills

  • Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships.
  • Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy in carrying out duties.
  • Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order.
  • Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, the Internet and e-mail programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team and on independent projects.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and reliability.
  • Customer service experience required.
  • Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Responsible for supervising staff in circulation and collection activities in the absence of a LTA IV
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Some college
  • More...

    Please Note : Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.  Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager.  The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors.  The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice.  Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer.

    Core Values

    All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
  • Work Environment

  • Research Library setting
  • Physical Duties

  • Limited physical effort is required
  • Light lifting required
  • Pre-Placement Physical Required?

    Union / Non Union

    Local 1930

    FLSA Status

    Non-Exempt

    Schedule

  • Research library hours; may require nights and weekend hours
  • Salary : $43,112

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