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The New York Public Library Young Adult Librarian - Grand Concourse Library in Bronx, New York
Young Adult Librarian - Grand Concourse Library
Department: Branch Libraries
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Grand Concourse Library
Reporting To: Judith Crawford
Compensation: $60,574 / year
Description
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—many of which date to Andrew Carnegie’s visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century—are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.
With over 50,000 patron visits per year, the Library offers a comprehensive service to all those who live, work and study in the changing Grand Concourse neighborhood by offering patrons access to a wide range of books, information and knowledge. The staff of the Grand Concourse Library work diligently to offer over 1,000 programs and classes a year.
*This year a new state of the art Teen Center will be created at the Grand Concourse Library. It will include a newly renovated space, outfitted with advanced technology, updated software, and a music station. The center will also offer a variety of programming: such as college and career help, homework help, and STEM.
The New York Public Library is seeking a passionate and dynamic Young Adult Librarian to empower young adults ages 12-18 to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. The Young Adult Library must have advanced technology skills, so they can use the resources available in the new Teen Center to appropriately serve the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Library Manager, the Young Adult Librarian:
Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote and facilitate innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s Young Adults, through visual and performing arts programming, STEM programs, summer reading events, and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community
Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Young Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the community
Works to engage Young Adults with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones
Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, and community groups that target Young Adults to promote the library’s services (e.g., MyLibraryNYC, the Library’s partnership with NYC schools), collections, specialized programs and resources to enhance the reading skills of young adults
Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to young adults
Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the Young Adult space ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting Young Adult programs
Assists with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing procedures
May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager
Maintains a working knowledge of trends in Young Adult literature, youth services and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
Performs related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York
Required Skills
Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for Young Adults
Knowledge and appreciation of Young Adult literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collection
Experience developing, maintaining and marketing Young Adult collections
Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community users
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e-reader devices
Demonstrated advance knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databases
Proclivity to learn new skills and apply them to the changing work environment
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for Young Adults in urban public libraries preferred
Preferred Language: Spanish
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
- Public service library
Physical Duties
Lifting up to 15 lbs.
Sitting and standing for periods of time
Daily use of a computer
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours (https://www.nypl.org/locations/map)