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Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Library

Budget Title: Library Assistant 1 - (SG-9) NYS HELPS

Local Title: Library Assistant 1 Sun-Thurs 2:15PM-10:15PM & Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM

Posting Date: November 4, 2024

Classification: SG-9; $41,399

Duties: Library Assistants will supervise the Circulation Desk. This includes supervising student employees scheduled to cover the desk and delegating tasks such as but not limited to shelving, sorting, and assisting with the training of other student employees. Supports the Information Literacy & Research unit for a maximum of 8 hours per week. Assist with a variety of tasks including maintaining the Reference desk and library classroom, supervise students on special projects, staff reference desk as needed, reply to patron emails, assist with data collection, and update web page content. Monitors the shared online inbox and responds to inquiries. Attends and participates in regular meetings. Interprets and enforces Library rules and policies while providing effective and courteous public service to library users. Responsible for adhering to New York State law and the American Library Association’s policy regarding the confidentiality of library user records and ensuring student employees under their supervision at the Circulation Desk are in compliance.
Additional Information can be found:

Qualifications: 1. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). (*Please see below for further information).

Eligible for reassignment, transfer, reachable for appointment from the appropriate eligible list or must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:

Promotion Qualifications: one year of permanent competitive, 55-b/55-c, non-competitive or labor class service in a clerical, keyboarding, or secretarial title allocated to Salary Grade 6 or higher.

A list of qualifying titles is available at:

Non-Competitive Qualifications: must have:
Either 1. graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma; AND one year of library clerical experience***;

***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.

Or 2: thirty semester credit hours of college study including at least NINE semester credit hours of college study in any combination of the following areas:

• Library/Information Science;
• Computer Applications;
• Information Studies.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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 complete 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.

• Ability to provide customer service and maintain library hours on evenings and weekends during the academic year.
• Ability to interpret and enforce library polices, and maintain the Course Reserves collection

Contact Information: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume and a cover letter stating how they qualify for the position to State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: Human Resources-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
Fax: (845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: ClassifiedEmployment@newpaltz.edu

Please include Search #C24-81 with all application materials. Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.
NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.

Deadline: November 20, 2024

Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty, and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at

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