The New York Public Library

Public library offering research resources

Adult Librarian

EducationPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$70.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies is required.
A Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York is required.
A strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with diverse patrons are required.
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for adults is required.
Knowledge of adult literature and experience maintaining an adult collection are required.
Experience building partnerships with local organizations to better meet community users’ needs is required.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills, are required.
The ability to work as part of a team is required.
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, are required.
Strong computer and related technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs, and e-reader devices, are required.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer services, including online searching, social media, reference resources, and databases, is required.

Responsibilities

Provide reference service and resource recommendations using print, media, and digital resources.
Collaborate with the Adult Educational Services Department to develop, promote, facilitate, present, and evaluate innovative programs that meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the adult community, including book discussions, author talks, technology classes, financial literacy sessions, arts and wellness activities, and other programs in the library and throughout the community.
Partner with the collection development team to build and maintain a diverse, current, relevant adult collection that meets community needs.
Engage adults with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones.
Conduct outreach to and develop partnerships with community-based organizations, city support agencies, adult educational institutions, and local businesses to promote library services, programs, and collections for adults.
Encourage digital literacy and provide technology instruction.
Develop and maintain the layout and appearance of the adult space, ensuring it is safe, inviting, and filled with relevant resources.
Develop and maintain content for social media platforms, including library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest.
Mentor library staff in preparing and presenting adult programs.
Assist with circulation, fines and fees management, reserves, and opening and closing procedures.
May take responsibility for the facility, staff, and operations in the absence of the Library Manager.
Maintain working knowledge of trends in adult literature, educational and development needs, adult services, and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature, and organizational memberships.
Perform related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of emerging library technologies and service and programming trends for adults in urban public libraries is preferred.

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 Adult Librarians to cultivate creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody each of these four characteristics themselves.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of their Manager, the Adult Librarian:

Provides reference service and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
Collaborates with the Adult Educational Services Department to develop, promote, facilitate, present and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s adult population including book discussions, author talks, technology classes, financial literacy sessions, arts and wellness activities, 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 Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, and relevant and meets the needs of the community
Works to engage 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, city support agencies, adult educational institutions and local businesses to promote the library’s services, programs and collections with a focus on adults
Encourages digital literacy and provides technology instruction
Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the adult space, ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting 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 adult literature, educational and development needs, adult services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
Performs related duties as required

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 adults
Knowledge of Adult literature and experience maintaining an Adult collection
Experience building partnerships with local organizations to better meet the needs of community users
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation 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

Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for adults in urban public libraries preferred

About the Company

The New York Public Library

Public library offering research resources

NYPL provides free access to books, digital resources, research facilities, and educational programs across its branches and research centers. People can get a library card, use the online catalogs, access digital resources, attend events, and visit library buildings to study or research. It distinguishes itself with a large urban library system that combines extensive special collections, in-person and digital resources, and public programs at scale, all accessible at no cost. Its goal is universal access to information and culture and to support lifelong learning and literacy for NYC residents and visitors.

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1895

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