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NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Library Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Box OCE-1578/80214 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 09 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $42641 to $52413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Office of Cultural Education NYS Library City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Duties Description The New York State Library, part of the New York State Education Departmentu2019s Office of Cultural Education, is seeking candidates for a Library Assistant 1 position to join its Manuscripts and Special Collections Unit (MSC). The MSC supports a broad and diverse research community by providing access to unique historical materials while actively building, preserving, and promoting the State Libraryu2019s collections. These collections include manuscripts, private archives, rare books, maps, prints, photographs, broadsides, posters, musical scores, and ephemera that document the history and culture of New York State. Working under the direction of the Education Program Assistant 1, the Library Assistant 1 must be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and push heavy book carts, sometimes in dusty environments. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:u2022 Retrieving materials from the library stacks for on-site and off-site researchers including interlibrary loan requests;u2022 Scanning materials for researchers and staff;u2022 Participating in larger scale scanning projects;u2022 Ensuring materials are shelved properly and stored or housed properly on the shelves;u2022 Providing direct public service to diverse visitors, both in person and over the phone, by staffing the registration desk;u2022 Shifting collections, as necessary;u2022 Shelf reading, as time allows; andu2022 Contributing to the success of MSC by performing all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:EITHER: High school or high school equivalency diploma AND one year of full-time clerical experience in a library setting. Examples of qualifying clerical duties in a library setting may include:u2022 Maintaining circulation record;u2022 Processing acquisitions including the receipt and recording of courier-delivered materials and organizing new items;u2022 Creating and processing interlibrary loan requests (ILL);u2022 Assisting in collection maintenance including; weeding, shifting, re-shelving, repairing, straightening, inventory, supply orders, and emptying book drop containers to be checked in;u2022 Assisting and educating patrons in searching the library catalog;u2022 Assisting patrons in the use of library equipment.OR: Thirty semester credit hours of college study including at least NINE semester credit hours of college study in any combination of the following areas:u2022 Library/Information Science;u2022 Computer Applicationsu2022 Information Studies.PROMOTION: Current State employees must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, labor, or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical, keyboarding, or secretarial title allocated to Salary Grade 6 or PETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Library Assistant 1.Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-7 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:EITHER: High school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of full-time clerical experience in a library setting. Examples of qualifying clerical duties in a library setting may include:u2022 Maintaining circulation record;u2022 Processing acquisitions including the receipt and recording of courier-delivered materials and organizing new items;u2022 Creating and processing interlibrary loan requests (ILL);u2022 Assisting in collection maintenance including; weeding, shifting, re-shelving, repairing, straightening, inventory, supply orders, and emptying book drop containers to be checked in;u2022 Assisting and educating patrons in searching the library catalog;u2022 Assisting patrons in the use of library equipment.OR: Thirty semester credit hours of college study including at least NINE semester credit hours of college study in any combination of the following areas:u2022 Library/Information Science;u2022 Computer Applicationsu2022 Information Studies.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointeesu2019 negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of diploma, transcript, or work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. The individual in this position must be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift, push heavy book carts and stand for long periods of time. This position leads to a maximum salary of $52,413 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contractsAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 28, 2026 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1578/80214) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but donu2019t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: u2022 u2022 benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. u2022 Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.u2022 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. u2022 Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefitsu2022 Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.u2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefitsu2022 Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.u2022 Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). u2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).u2022 Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 28, 2026 to (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1578/80214) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.