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Morgan Library

Administrative Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$52K - $54K/yr

Full-time Description The Morgan Library & Museum seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer. This role provides administrative support on a day-to ...

The City of Yonkers

LIBRARIAN I (T & E)

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$62K - $69K/yr

This is the initial level position for library school graduates. Employees in this class are expected to learn the specific applications of professional training by the performance of duties under ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend library assistant in Norwalk, CT is $18.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $21.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Weekend Library Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with library management software, digital cataloging systems, and basic office technology is often required. Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork skills set top candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for ensuring a smooth library experience for patrons and maintaining efficient library operations, especially during busy weekends.

What are the typical weekend responsibilities of a weekend library assistant?

As a Weekend Library Assistant, your daily tasks often include checking books in and out, assisting patrons in locating materials, re-shelving returned items, and maintaining an organized environment. You may also help with basic reference requests, set up displays, or assist with weekend programs or events. Since weekend shifts can see variable patron volumes, you’ll work both independently and in coordination with a small team to ensure smooth operations. This role offers hands-on experience in customer service and library procedures, making it a great stepping stone for future roles in library or information services.

What is a weekend library assistant?

A Weekend Library Assistant supports library operations during weekends by helping patrons, organizing materials, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Duties typically include checking materials in and out, assisting with research inquiries, shelving books, and ensuring library policies are followed. This role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of library systems. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with the public and have a passion for books and learning.

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Young Adult Librarian - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

The New York Public Library

New York, NY

$55K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

New York Public Library rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Description
Job Summary
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library is the home of the innovative flagship Teen Center of NYPL, offering a wide variety of resources, from instruction in digital media production to mentoring and empowering our teen patrons so that they may engage with the world around them in new and creative ways. Operations of this flagship teen library will need a team of talented, creative, enthusiastic, and committed individuals who are passionate about enriching the lives of young adults. 
SNFL’s Teen Center is seeking a Young Adult Librarian to empower young adults ages 12-19 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 12 months for an increased salary of $60,574 based on successful job performance.
Responsibilities: 

Under the supervision of the Managing Librarian, the YA Librarian:
  • Provides reference services and resource recommendations to teens using print, media and digital resources 
  • Collaborates with the Teen Center team and their partners in 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, music and video production, graphic design, photography, game design, fashion design, social media and a variety of other programs within the Library and throughout the community
  • Learns and takes interest in informal learning environments and project-based learning
  • Provides mentorship to young adult patrons and fosters a positive and engaging environment
  • Works with the Teen Center team and other collection development team members to shape and maintain the YA collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the community
  • Works to engage teens with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones
  • Fosters digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to young adults with a solid knowledge of trends in print and digital library resources for teen patrons.
  • Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, and community groups that target teens 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 teens
  • Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the Teen Center ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources 
  • Facilitates the work and activities of teen volunteers and teen advisory councils
  • Maintains a working knowledge of trends in teen literature, youth services and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
  • May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the supervisors
  • Assists with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing procedures 
  • 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


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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
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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