Librarian 2

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to become part of our team as a Librarian 2. This exciting position in the State Library will provide the opportunity to perform routine professional library work involving research, manifesting expertise, and applying knowledge of reference sources and procedures in order to fulfill customer requests efficiently and effectively. If you would like to play a critical role in ensuring efficient operation of the State Library, we invite you to apply today!

As a Librarian 2, you will be responsible for providing professional reference assistance both in person and virtually. This position primarily works in the law section with legal reference regarding the Pennsylvania State Police. Work includes giving class instruction for law and other subjects, completing administrative duties such as circulation, keeping statistics on customers, and serving as Librarian in Charge of the reading room for the law and main reading rooms. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Collection Management librarian to select materials for the the State Library's online catalog holdings for law materials. Additional responsibilities include:

• Researching specialized subjects to identify materials to be listed on bibliographies or webliographies
• Creating research guides 
• Serving on various library committees and study groups
• Utilizing conflict resolution skills to assist customers who may be upset or angry about library policies and service
   

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• In-office work hours are 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, Telework hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday and Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week (Monday and Friday). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035.00 (before taxes). 
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Librarian 1 (Commonwealth title); or
• Two years of professional library experience, and four years of para-professional or technical experience performing library support functions; or
• One year of professional library experience and a master’s degree in library science, library technology, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply: 

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: 

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
   

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.