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Rare Collections Library Technician

Salary

$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-25310-25050

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED St Lbry

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

25050

Position Number

00051335

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A2

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00162500

Bureau / Division

Bureau of State Library

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Ross Bowman

Contact Phone

717.783.6906

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about history, rare books, and unique cultural materials? The Department of Education is on the lookout for a Librarian Technician to support the care, access, and discovery of rare collections within the Bureau of State Library. This position gives you the opportunity to assist with organizing, preserving, and promoting materials through exhibits, presentations, social media, website, and digitization. Start a new chapter in your career with our team that is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and connecting government, libraries, and residents to the information and resources they need to build a successful Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Rare Collections Librarian Technician, you will have the opportunity to bring your passion of rare collections to life while assisting the Librarian with intellectual control of collections by compiling inventories, identifying cataloging discrepancies and deficiencies, as well as making corrections. Work involves providing in-person and remote access reference services, assisting with the preparation of library exhibits and creation of social media content featuring rare collections, as well as preparing materials on-demand for patrons. You will also be responsible for preservation activities including monitoring climate control, creating preservation housings, and assisting with disaster preparedness and response.

Make your career aspirations a reality with the Department of Education!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00051335)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period. 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Four years of library-clerical work including two years of advanced library clerical work comparable to the Library Assistant II, and graduation from high school; or

+ Two years of advanced library clerical work, and a associate degree or equivalent training with major course work in library science; or

+ A bachelor's degree.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 willnotbe 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 [email protected] .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, or are you within three months of obtaining a conferred bachelor's degree or higher? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

02

What level of college coursework have you completed in library science? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Conferred associate's degree

+ 60 credits or more

+ None

03

Do you possess four or more years of full-time library-clerical work?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess two or more years of full-time advanced library clerical work?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MANAGING COLLECTIONS

Develops strategies to organize materials by creating accurate inventories and clarity in arrangement of storage. Identifies missing items, performs copy cataloging for new items, and corrects cataloging errors related to library collections.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing strategies to organize materials by creating inventories. I identified missing items, performed cataloging, and corrected cataloging errors related to library collections.

+ B. I have experience developing strategies to organize materials by creating inventories. I identified missing items related to library collections, but I DID NOT perform cataloging or correct cataloging errors.

+ C. I have experience identifying missing items related to library collections, but I DID NOT create inventories to organize materials.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to collection management or cataloging.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.? Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim.? If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.?

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience organizing materials by creating inventories.

+ Your experience identifying missing items.

+ Your experience performing or correcting cataloging.

+ Your level of responsibility.

09

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – DOCUMENT PRESERVATION

Identifies microfilm copies and print materials in need of preservation or conservation. Maintains document storage by monitoring climate control, lighting, and pest monitoring to ensure the protection of vulnerable collection items.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience identifying microfilm copies or print materials in need of preservation or conservation; AND I monitored the storage location of documents to ensure their protection from climate, lighting, or pest damage.

+ B. I have experience identifying microfilm copies or print materials in need of preservation or conservation; OR I have experience monitoring the storage location of documents to ensure their protection from climate, lighting, or pest damage.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to document preservation.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.? Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim.? If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.?

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience identifying microfilm copies or print materials in need of preservation or conservation.

+ Your experience monitoring the storage location of documents.

+ Your level of responsibility.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMMUNICATION

Interacts with coworkers, vendors, other personnel, or the public to gather information and provide appropriate responses/materials to inquiries or requests related to rare collections and newspapers. Provides in-person presentations of educational content during on-site visits by groups during tours.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience interacting with others to gather information, present educational information, conduct tours, or provide appropriate responses/materials to inquiries or requests regarding library services, processes, or content.

+ B. I have experience interacting with others to gather information, present educational information, conduct tours, or provide appropriate responses/materials to inquiries or requests. This was NOT related to library services, processes, or content.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public relations.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience gathering information, presenting educational information, conducting tours, or responding to inquiries or requests

+ The topics and setting of the interaction (e.g. library, etc.)

+ Your level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 4- PROMOTION AND OUTREACH

Designs, prepares, and mounts on-site and virtual library exhibits to promote collections. Creates social media and website content featuring rare collections.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience designing, preparing, or mounting library exhibits AND creating social media or website content featuring rare collections.

+ B. I have experience designing, preparing, or mounting library exhibits. Someone else created social media or website content featuring rare collections.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to museum studies, digital libraries, or art.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience designing, preparing, or mounting library exhibits for presentations.

+ Your experience creating social media or website content.

+ Your level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov