LIBRARIAN

New York City

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New York City, NY, us on site Until 9/29/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

The Department of Records/Municipal Library seeks a responsible individual to join its team. Under general supervision, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, the Associate Public Records Officer analyzes library procedures and protocols; implements improvements to comply with standards and/or best practices; and has general knowledge of management and operation of library cataloging systems. The Associate Public Records Officer duties include but are not limited to performing work in collections management, cataloging, database management, and reference and research services. In addition, the candidate may supervise staff and report on performance measurements. The position will include moving and lifting heavy cartons and books.

Note: This posting has been revised to reflect change to the Civil Service title from Public Records Officer to Associate Public Records Officer, Level 1

Work Location: 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007.

Hours/Shift: Day/Full-time - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position, the candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evening shifts.

This position is open to applicants who are already permanent in the Associate Public Records Officer title or reachable on the current civil service list.

NO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.

ASSOCIATE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFIC - 60217

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science or a related area, plus two years of full-time experience in archival or library science, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity of incumbents performing at a professional level; or
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.

Compensation (from employer):
63352 – 72855 USD

About this role

Summary

Manage library collections, cataloging, research, supervise staff, analyze procedures, improve standards.

Job title

LIBRARIAN

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

public administration

Location requirements

New York City, on-site work only

Salary

$63k–$73k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

library sciencecatalogingdatabase managementsupervision

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

collections managementcatalogingdatabase managementreference services
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City