Young Adult Librarian - Parkchester Library

nypl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is seeking a Young Adult Librarian to empower ages 12-18 as creative thinkers, readers, researchers and information users. Join a network of neighborhood libraries serving New Yorkers and contribute to dynamic programs in our Youth Educational Services Department.

You will provide reference services, develop engaging teen programs, and partner with schools and community organizations to promote literacy, digital skills, and lifelong learning in a welcoming

Responsibilities

• Provides reference service and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
• Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote facilitate, and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s young adult population including reading clubs, homework help, instructional workshops, STEM and literacy programs, gaming, summer reading events, maker programs 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 Young Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, and relevant and meets the needs of the community
• Works to engage young 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, schools and local businesses to promote the library’s services (e.g. MyLibraryNYC, the Library’s partnership with NYC schools), programs and collections with a focus on young adults
• Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to young adults
• Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the young adult space, ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
• Facilitates the work and activities of teen volunteers and teen advisory councils
• Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
• Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting young 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 young adult literature, educational and development needs, youth services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
• Performs related duties as required

Job 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’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 Young Adult Librarians to empower young adults ages 12-18 to become 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 Library Manager, the Young Adult Librarian:

• Provides reference service and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
• Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote facilitate, and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s young adult population including reading clubs, homework help, instructional workshops, STEM and literacy programs, gaming, summer reading events, maker programs 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 Young Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, and relevant and meets the needs of the community
• Works to engage young 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, schools and local businesses to promote the library’s services (e.g. MyLibraryNYC, the Library’s partnership with NYC schools), programs and collections with a focus on young adults
• Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to young adults
• Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the young adult space, ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
• Facilitates the work and activities of teen volunteers and teen advisory councils
• Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
• Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting young 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 young adult literature, educational and development needs, youth services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
• Performs related duties as required