Young Adult Librarian Trainee - Bronx Library Center

About the role

This position is designed for an MLS student committed to changing lives and strengthening communities through learning and reading. The Library Trainee learns library procedures, techniques, and skills under the professional guidance of the manager and experienced library staff. As the Trainee progresses through MLS coursework and professional ability, they will be assigned increased responsibilities related to library operations.

Candidates are selected based on interest in library work and relevant experience. If selected, the Trainee must obtain a Master's degree in librarianship from a school accredited by the American Library Association. The appointment may be terminated if the Trainee fails to complete the program within 3.5 years or does not demonstrate the ability to develop professional library skills. Upon graduation, the Trainee must obtain a Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Assists with outreach and developing partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, local businesses, and community groups to promote the Library’s services, collections, specialized programs, and resources.
• Co-facilitates group and family visits to enhance the reading skills of children, young adults, and adults.
• Promotes collections and reading through readers advisory, staff picks, recommendation lists, blog entries, author talks, book discussions, and other innovative methods, both on-site and online.
• Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media, and digital resources.
• Collaborates with the Educational Services Department and Library Manager to develop, promote, and facilitate innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading, including early literacy programs, visual and performing arts programming, STEM programs, homework help, gaming events, book discussions, author talks, technology classes, and more.
• Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain a diverse, current, and relevant collection that meets community needs.
• Learns to foster digital literacy and provide age-appropriate technology instruction to children, young adults, and adults.
• Assists with development and maintenance of content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest.
• Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the space to ensure a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources.
• Assists with branch operations, including circulation, fines & fees management, reserves, and opening/closing procedures.
• In the absence of the Library Manager, may take responsibility for the facility, staff, and operations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Pay

Library Trainee salaries are based on completed credits in an ALA-approved MLIS program and range from $54,268.00 to $56,893.00 prior to graduation. Upon graduation, Trainees will automatically become Librarians at NYPL.