Alliance/Partner Management, Blog, Candidate Sourcing, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Community Development, Conferences, Content Development, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Interpersonal Skills, Laptop PC, Library and Information Science, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Metrics, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Public Library, Record Keeping, Social Media, Trend Analysis, Twitter, Webinar, Writing Skills, XLib
LOCATION
New York, New York
POSTED
16 days ago
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 provides bookmobile services to communities across the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.
NYPL is seeking a Senior Librarian/Specialist who will enthusiastically promote NYPL and positively engage with residents of all ages from communities throughout the boroughs in exciting new ways. This Senior Librarian/Specialist will also 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 the Associate Director, Outreach Services & Engagement, the Senior Librarian/Specialist will:
Operate the Manhattan bookmobile at various locations across Manhattan
Provide reference service and resource recommendations
Partner with the collection development team to build and maintain the bookmobile collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant, and meets the needs of communities served
Aid in organizing and coordinating bookmobile visits, conduct community outreach events engaging with diverse populations promoting library services and programming to meet specific community needs
Develop partnerships with community based organizations, city support agencies, educational institutions and local businesses to promote the library’s services, programs, and collections
Develop and maintain content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, and X formerly Twitter
Assist with circulation and reserves
Keep accurate records of bookmobile activities, including attendance and community engagement metrics, which are used in the evaluation and assessment of the bookmobile program's impact on the community.
Maintain a working knowledge of trends in literature, educational and development needs, library services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature, and organizational memberships
Perform related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies or Master’s Degree in Education, Public Engagement or a related field
Experience building partnerships with local organizations to better meet the needs of community users
Required Skills
Valid NY, NJ or CT driver’s license
Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
Knowledge of literature and library collections
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
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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
Office setting
Outdoors
Bookmobile
Physical Duties
May be required to operate the bookmobile and provide service in all boroughs
Providing customer service from inside and outside the bookmobile
Lifting up to 20 lbs and operating a mechanical lift
Sitting and standing for periods of time in a small space
Daily use of a laptop computer
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled by the Associate Director, Outreach Services & Engagement
Evening and weekend hours required as needed
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public LibrarySalary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).