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About the Role

The Andrew Heiskell Library seeks a senior Librarian to empower patrons of all ages and abilities 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 library staff and central programming departments to develop, promote and facilitate innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading.
Serves as the primary contact for services and outreach focused on teen patrons, but supports patrons of all ages.
Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain standard print, large print, audiobook, and braille collections.
Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, and community groups.
Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to patrons of all ages.
Knows and follows customer service standards, particularly for serving patrons with specialized needs, and provides public service by phone, email, and in person.
Uses the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS).
Performs related duties as required.
Supervises and mentors teen volunteers and interns.
May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Managing Librarian.

Requirements

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies.
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York.
Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage that includes people of all abilities.
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs.
Knowledge and appreciation of literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant collection.
Experience developing, maintaining and marketing collections.
Experience building partnerships with local organizations to better meet the needs of community users, particularly those with print disabilities.
Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to work patiently, thoroughly, and accurately with patrons who may need extended assistance.
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.
Experience with or demonstrated interest in braille and talking books.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databases.
Proclivity to learn new skills and apply them to the changing work environment.

Skills

Public service
Program creation and execution
Collection development and marketing
Partnership building
Customer service
Interpersonal communication
Oral communication
Written communication
Teamwork
Organization
Planning
Computer skills
MS Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Google applications
PCs
Macs
E-reader devices
Braille
Talking books
Computer services
Online searching
Social media
Reference resources
Databases
Learning new skills
Spanish fluency (preferred)

Location

Andrew Heiskell Library

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York

Salary/Compensations

$70,393 / year

About the Company

The Andrew Heiskell Library is a branch of the New York Public Library, serving as the Regional NLS Library for the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island.
With over 16,000 individual borrowers and 600 enrolled institutions, Heiskell Library provides access to talking books, magazines and braille materials for people who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise physically unable to read standard print.
The Heiskell Library collection offers instant access to 145,000 titles for all ages, including classic literature, current bestsellers, popular magazines, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
Heiskell boasts a very large browsable collection of braille materials, including a unique special collection of braille sheet music.
The collection includes a significant number of Spanish-language titles, as well as titles in a number of other languages.
The Heiskell Library Reader Services Team processes applications for National Library Service, provides reader advisory services at two onsite helpdesks and a 6-day-a-week reference service call center, and offers community programming with an emphasis on providing enrichment and resources to New Yorkers of all abilities.
The high volume of physical and digital checkouts to NLS patrons places Heiskell Library among the top-circulating branches in the NYPL system.
In addition to providing specialized services to NLS patrons, the Heiskell Library also serves as a traditional neighborhood branch library for the bustling Chelsea/Flatiron neighborhood.
Heiskell maintains a responsive collection of circulating and reference materials for all ages, with standard print as well as braille and large print materials available.
Heiskell Library is a popular location for multiple storytimes per week, public computer terminals, quiet study and work, and holds pickup.
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.