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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 02/24/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/31/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID181470</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencySenate, NYS</p> <p>TitleResearch Assistant</p> <p>Occupational CategoryLegal</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $75000 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 35</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address State Street and Washington Ave</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12210</p> <p>Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking an experienced Research Assistant to coordinate and deliver reference services in the NYS Legislative Library. The Legislative Library serves the research and information needs of the NYS Senate, the NYS Assembly, and legislative staff.</p> <p>In this dynamic role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide professional library services by performing legislative reference work, including providing legal research assistance to legislators and staff, utilizing the library's print and electronic resources </li><li>Assist library visitors on a ready reference basis by locating materials, answering questions, and assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of library materials </li><li>Other duties and special projects as assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications To be considered, you must have:</p> <ul> <li>A master's degree in library science or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution or in data science, history, or other related fields </li><li>Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail </li><li>Strong customer service skills </li><li>The flexibility and willingness to learn in a changing environment </li></ul> <p>The ideal candidate will also have:</p> <ul> <li>Experience on law library or library information center with a significant legal collection </li><li>Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, and HeinOnline </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments This position is Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, 9.00AM-5.00PM with some unpredictable evening hours during the legislative session (January-June).</p> <p>Salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with education and experience.</p> <p>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions without both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.</p> <p>This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant</p> <p>The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:</p> <ul> <li>Dental insurance </li><li>Employee assistance program </li><li>Flexible spending account </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Parental leave </li><li>Retirement plan </li><li>Sick time </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Vision insurance </li><li>Wellness Program </li></ul> <p>The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Hiring Coordinator</p> <p>Telephone n/a</p> <p>Fax n/a</p> <p>Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street State Street and Washington Ave</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12210</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions without both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.</p>