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About the Role

The New York Public Library is seeking a Library Information Assistant to provide service to patrons of all ages. This role involves assisting with information queries, providing circulation services, and supporting outreach and programming activities. The ideal candidate is a creative customer service expert passionate about helping people explore resources.

Responsibilities

Provides circulation/reference service and instruction to library patrons of all ages using print, media and digital resources
Answers questions from the public in person, over the telephone and electronically
Performs community outreach to promote and increase public participation and use of library services
Assists in planning and delivering library programs for children, teens and/or adults
Instructs patrons on the use of the Internet, computer applications and other Library services
Assists with fines & fees management, collection development/weeding, reserves and opening/closing procedures
Ensures patrons follow library policies and procedures
May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager
Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

Successfully demonstrated public service experience with the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Appreciation of literature and desire to encourage reading in others
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager

Skills

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 on-line searching, social media and reference resources and databases

Location

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

Work Type

Full Time
35 hours per week

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background

Salary/Compensations

$50,427 / year

About the Company

The New York Public Library 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 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.
Our 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

Equal Opportunity

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.
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, 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).