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About the Role

The New York Public Library is seeking Children's Librarians to empower children from infant through pre-teen to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody these characteristics.

Responsibilities

Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources.
Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote and facilitate innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading.
Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Children's collection.
Works to engage children 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, daycare centers, and community groups that target children.
Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to children.
Develops and maintains content for social media platforms.
Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the children’s space.
Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting children’s 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 children's literature, youth services and the profession.

Requirements

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies.
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York.
Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for children in urban public libraries preferred.
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 Children and their parents/caregivers.
Knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collection.
Experience developing, maintaining and marketing Children’s 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 and reference resources and databases.
May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager.
Spanish fluency preferred.

Skills

Public service
Program development
Collection development
Community outreach
Digital literacy instruction
Social media content creation
Interpersonal communication
Oral communication
Written communication
Teamwork
Organization
Planning
Computer proficiency
MS Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Google applications
PCs
Macs
E-reader devices
Online searching
Social media
Reference resources
Databases

Location

Eastchester Library

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York
Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for children in urban public libraries preferred
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for Children and their parents/caregivers
Experience developing, maintaining and marketing Children’s collections
Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community users
May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager

Education Level

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies

Salary/Compensations

$70,393 / year

Benefits

Union membership (Local 1930)

About the Company

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 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.
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, 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).