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The New York Public Library

$55K/yr

MyLibraryNYC, the Library's partnership with NYC schools), programs and collections with a focus on young adults * Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to ...

The New York Public Library

$55K/yr

... NYC schools), collections, specialized programs and resources to enhance the reading skills of ... Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting teen's programs * Assists with circulation, fines ...

Queens Public Library

Data Analyst

Queens, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Knowledge of or familiarity with library services and programs a plus. * Familiarity with the NYC landscape, including first-hand knowledge of issues impacting NYC residents. * Commitment to serving ...

The New York Public Library

Schwarzman Building to assure an optimal experience for all visitors to the Library. Key ... Required * May require travel within NYC Union/Non Union Union/Local 1930 FLSA Status Exempt ...

The New York Public Library

Support the Children's Librarian and other branch staff in the implementation of programs in the ... May require travel within NYC Pre-Placement Physical Required? No Union/Non Union Non-Union FLSA ...

BANDANA

Librarian Processing Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$33.03/hr

Preferred Experience: 1 or more years of office experience in a library. Required Skills, Knowledge ... In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $33.03.

BANDANA

Librarian Processing Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$33.03/hr

Preferred Experience: 1 or more years of office experience in a library. Required Skills, Knowledge ... In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $33.03.

WSA NYC, LLC

Graphic Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Graphic Designer WSA NYC, LLC New York, NY Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 ... Manage photography, creative assets, typography systems, and brand libraries * Prepare production ...

BANDANA

Young Adult Librarian

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$33.28/hr

... 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 ...

Comun

Senior Mobile Software Engineer (NYC)

New York, NY · On-site

$146K - $182K/yr

Evolve our design system and component library for consistency and scale. * Partner with leadership ... Daily office lunch in NYC Office * Paid parental leave * Flexible PTO * Remote-friendly when ...

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Young Adult Librarian - Bronx Library Center

Young Adult Librarian - Bronx Library Center

The New York Public Library

$55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

New York Public Library rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
Overview
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.  
The Library is seeking Young Adult Librarians to empower young adults ages 12-18 to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information.  Successful candidates will embody each of these four characteristics themselves.  

Librarians start at $55,027 per year and are eligible in 6 - 12 months for an increased salary of $60,574 based on successful job performance.


 
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Library Manager, the Young Adult Librarian:
  • Provides reference service and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
  • Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote facilitate, and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s young adult population including reading clubs, homework help, instructional workshops, STEM and literacy programs, gaming, summer reading events, maker programs and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community
  • Partners with the collection development team to build and maintain the Young Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, and 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 local businesses to promote the library’s services (e.g. MyLibraryNYC, the Library’s partnership with NYC schools), programs and collections with a focus on young adults
  • Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to young adults
  • Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the young adult space, ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources 
  • Facilitates the work and activities of teen volunteers and teen advisory councils
  • Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
  • 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, educational and development needs, youth services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, 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 knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databases


Preferred Qualifications


  • Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for young adults in urban public libraries preferred
  • Recruiter will add foreign language here

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Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.  Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager.  The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors.  The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice.  Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer.

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
Physical Duties
  • Lifting up to 15 lbs.
  • Sitting and standing for periods of time
  • Daily use of a computer
Physical Required?
No
Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Schedule
  • 35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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Libraries and archives

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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