APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE DEPARTMENT LIBRARIAN CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR IF YOU ARE HIRED PROVISIONALLY AS A DEPARTMENT LIBRARIAN, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE DEPARTMENT LIBRARIAN CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR CONTINED EMPLOYMENT.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). The agency is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits. The DSS McMillan Library, located at DSS headquarters at 4 World Trade Center, serves and supports agency staff at all levels in all five boroughs. Library holdings include a growing print collection, eBooks, and subject files.

The NYC DSS McMillan Library is recruiting for one (1) Department Librarian III to function as the Assistant Librarian. The Assistant Librarian will report to the DSS Library Director, with duties that include, but are not limited to:

- Provide support to overall functionality of the library, with emphasis on day-to-day operations.

- Select books, journals and other printed material needed to maintain an adequate collection of standard and current research literature related to the research needs of the administration.

- Catalog library materials and maintain subject file finding guides.

- Create presentations in library literacy, research support, and specialized library services to agency employees.

- Prepare and review reports.

- Distribute, collect, and ensure proper documentation of circulating materials to and from patrons.

- Assume the responsibilities of the Library Director when the director is unavailable.

Work Location: 4 World Trade Center

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 AM-5 PM

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in library science.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of full-time experience as a professional librarian utilizing computers and online resources."
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least two years of full-time experience as a professional librarian utilizing computers and online resources.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least three years of full-time experience as a professional librarian utilizing computers and online resources.

- Above average web and literature search skills. - Excellent customer service skills. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently. - Knowledge of data analysis and/or serials management a plus.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.