Children's Librarian - Soundview Library

About the role

The New York Public Library (NYPL) seeks 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 each of these characteristics themselves.

Key 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 to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s children, parents and childcare providers, including storytimes and other early literacy programs, visual and performing arts programming, STEM programs, summer reading events, and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community
• Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Children's collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the community
• Engages children with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones
• Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
• Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the children’s space ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
• Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting children’s programs
• Auxiliary duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• 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
• Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities: May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish fluency is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Remaining stationary for periods of time
• Daily use of a computer

Physical Work Environment

Public service library

Schedule

35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours

Union Local 1930 FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary

Commensurate with experience