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About the Role

The Corporate Librarian supports the NYPA corporate and engineering library, which is predominantly digital. This role involves administering, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting integrations among library systems, including EOS/Sirsi Dynix, Libby, electronic resource platforms, and publication authentication technologies. The librarian will also set up and maintain group accounts for services like Accuris and Dun & Bradstreet.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to and work closely with users to ensure their needs and requirements are met.
Retrieve historical and reference materials for users.
Perform tasks including setting up user accounts, providing access to news and information sources, and securing copyrighted information.
Help end users with plug-ins and other software to enable access to electronic information by managing digital rights.
Create and update online data records.
Develop, maintain, and document cataloging procedures.
Maintain, receive, verify, and prepare documents for electronic input and retrieval from various servers.
Maintain the library in optimal condition, including shelving and retrieving hard copy information, checking out items, and following up on overdue items.
Administer, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and support integration among library systems.
Set up and maintain group accounts (e.g., Accuris, Dun & Bradstreet, NY Times Pass/newspapers).
Collaborate with IT staff, Operations/Engineers, Procurement staff, and external vendors to evaluate, implement, enhance, and support library technologies, services, and workflows.
Work with vendor representatives to set up training for end users.
Collect, analyze, and report usage data to support assessment, planning, and decision-making.
Assist with acquisitions and evaluate digital products to replace hard copy resources.
Maintain the Library’s website and related web services in collaboration with users and vendors.
Provide one-on-one training, consultation, and basic support to Library users in White Plains and Albany.
Assist users with setting up accounts and resetting log-ins.
Perform reference interviews to help users locate information.

Requirements

Ability to maintain, reference, and research cataloging and indexing areas for technical data.
Working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of library science.
Ability to interact with personnel to supply data through research of reports, periodicals, and internet and intranet systems.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of informational resources.
Ability to critically evaluate and filter information.
Strong familiarity with workplace productivity software.
Strong spreadsheet and data analytic skills.

Skills

EOS/Sirsi Dynix
Libby
Accuris
Dun & Bradstreet
NY Times Pass/newspapers
Library science
Cataloging
Indexing
Research
Spreadsheet software
Data analytics
Workplace productivity software

Location

White Plains
Albany

Work Type

Full-time
Temporary

Experience Level

Minimum 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education Level

Bachelor required.
Master’s degree in library science preferred or working towards an MLS, currently enrolled in a program or equivalent experience in research or library and information.

Salary/Compensations

$34.87 - $43.59 per hour

Benefits

Fully subsidized medical and pharmacy benefits on Day 1 (for themselves and their immediate family).
Eligibility to participate in retirement plans.

About the Company

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success.
NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.

Equal Opportunity

We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.
We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.