LIBRARIAN II
The New York Public Library
Science Industry and Business Library/Technical Processing
The Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), the nation's largest
public information center devoted solely to science and business, was
created by merging The New York Public Library's extensive resources and
services in these areas. Its circulating and noncirculating collections are
enhanced by services and electronic resources geared to the needs of
science and business users for quick, efficient access to accurate,
up-to-date information.Reflecting advances in information and computer
technology, SIBL houses multi-format collections.
Eligibility Requirements
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies and
relevant professional experience in a large research library or similar
institution. Undergraduate degree in science or business preferred.
Successfully demonstrated experience supervising and training staff.
Successfully demonstrated cataloging experience. Successfully demonstrated
experience using Integrated Library systems and cataloging utilities in a
cataloging or processing environment. Successfully demonstrated computer
skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, OCLC Connexion, RLIN21,
Dreamweaver, and on-line databases. Successfully demonstrated experience
working with government documents preferred. Knowledge of western European
languages preferred.
General Description
Under the general supervision of the Head of Technical Processing,
processes Science and Business materials, including serials and U.S. and
other government documents. Performs searches on OCLC Connexion and RLIN21
and catalogs and maintains online records, including quality control,
revision, and trouble shooting. Processes cessations, title changes and
relocations to stacks and open shelves. Catalogs, maintains and updates
SIBL's open shelf collections. Trains and supervises technical staff.
Participates in preservation projects. Maintains departmental home page
and procedure manual. Works with Collection Development staff in making
catalog decisions. Acts as a liaison with Cataloging, Acquisitions, SIBL
Access and other SIBL units. Assists the public with both print and
electronic resources in science and business. Works at information desks,
telephone reference and in the electronic resources center. Presents
instructional classes for the public on the use of the library resources.
Participates in SIBL teams, task forces and committees. Performs related
duties as required.
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to mfresumes@nypl.org.
Please refer to job code: LL-L2SPRC. E/O/E
Applications received by September 30, 2006 will receive first
consideration.
www.nypl.org
Virginia Taffurelli
Head of Technical Processing
The New York Public Library
Science, Industry & Business Library
188 Madison Avenue
New York NY 10016
212-592-7234
vtaffurelli@nypl.org
