Librarian (Associate Public Records Officer II)

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, Archives, and Digital Records is located at DSS headquarters at 4 World Trade Center and serves agency staff across all five boroughs. Holdings include a growing print collection, eBooks, subject files, and print and digital archives.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Library Director, with very great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, the Librarian will perform highly sophisticated and responsible work in archival, library, and records management.

The DSS McMillan Library, Archives, and Digital Records is recruiting for one (1) Associate Public Records Officer II to function as a Librarian reporting to the DSS Library Director.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Provide support to overall functionality of the library, archive, and records collections, with emphasis on day-to-day operations.

• Analyze operating routines, methods, and procedures concerning archival, library functions, and records management.

• Supervise the arrangement of archival and other library materials within prescribed functional or organizational categories.

• Recommend and/or implement improvements; prepare and supervise preparation of reports, collect statistics, and maintain related print and digital records.

• Select books, journals, and other printed material needed to maintain an adequate collection of current and historical research literature.

• Catalog current and archival materials and maintain subject file finding guides.

• Create presentations in library archive literacy, research support, and specialized services for agency employees.

• Prepare and review reports.

• Distribute, collect, and ensure proper documentation of circulating materials.

• Assume the responsibilities of the Library Director when unavailable.

Work Location

4 World Trade Center
New York, NY

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

ASSOCIATE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFIC – 60217

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2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have a master’s degree from an accredited college and the one year of supervisory experience as described in “1” above.

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.