Library Assistant 1 Job at New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Servic

Library Assistant 1 Position: Library Assistant 1 Location: Buffalo, NY Pay range: $21.00/yr - $26.00/yr (Base pay range) Description Performs copy cataloging; creates and maintains serial control records; works to acquire library materials by searching online computer library center records or other bibliographic sources to assist with collection development; designates and tags appropriate serial titles for binding; assists with the preservation of library materials; assists incarcerated individuals in a prison setting. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for taking the Promotional Examination: must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had 45 days of permanent competitive, non‑competitive, NY HELPS labor, or 55‑b/55‑c service in a clerical, keyboarding, or secretarial title allocated to Salary Grade 6 or higher. A list of qualifying titles is available at https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/31088qualifying.cfm . Only the title(s) listed are qualifying for this examination(s). If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before June 26, 2024, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination. Qualifying Experience for Appointment from the Eligible List: After one year of service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list. Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program to a qualifying title in the non‑competitive class will have their names restricted from appointment from the eligible list until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position. Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination Graduate from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma; AND have one year of full‑time clerical experience in a library setting. Examples of qualifying clerical duties in a library setting may include: Maintaining circulation record Processing acquisitions including the receipt and recording of courier‑delivered materials and organizing new items Creating and processing interlibrary loan requests (ILL) Assisting in collection maintenance including weeding, shifting, re‑shelving, repairing, straightening, inventory, supply orders, and emptying book drop containers to be checked in Assisting and educating patrons in searching the library catalog Assisting patrons in the use of library equipment NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications For Appointment One year of full‑time clerical experience in a library setting. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Administrative, Human Resources, and Customer Service Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr