Librarian
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), the nation’s
5th largest public library system, with an operating budget of over
a hundred million dollars, is committed to providing the borough’s 2.5 million
people with quality services, programs, and a vibrant learning environment
through a network of 60 neighborhood libraries.
BPL
has multiple openings for a Librarian to deliver quality library services and
programs. The Librarian, under the supervision of the Neighborhood Library
Supervisor, works as part of the branch team and performs basic library work for
all ages with a focus on the children and young adult population.
This
position requires professional knowledge and judgment, including, but not
limited to, reference and reader’s advisory services, collection development,
and individual/group programming. The schedule is 35 hours per week.
Duties
&
Responsibilities:
· Provides
reference and reader’s advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and
electronic resources
· Develops,
maintains, and promotes the collections in the branch
· Maintains the
attractive appearance of the branch
location through appropriate displays
· Plans, conducts,
schedules, and evaluates age-appropriate programs for children, young adults and adults as well as affiliated educators
· Visits schools,
neighborhood organizations, community meetings and participates in community
affairs promoting Brooklyn Public Library services, collections and programs
· Acts as an
advocate for children and young adults
and their educational and social needs within the library and engages in work
with schools, and other local agencies that work with this population
- Serves on committees when necessary
- Interprets and implements BPL policy
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required
·
General
experience working with the public and diverse communities
·
Excellent
customer relations and communication skills
·
Knowledge
of children, young adult & adult literature and programming
·
Basic
understanding of adolescent development and issues facing children & young
adults in urban communities
·
Excitement
in engaging, nurturing and mentoring children and young adults
·
Working
knowledge of current and emerging library technology, service and programming
trends and urban public library issues
·
Familiarity
with internet, electronic databases, social media, and basic computer
applications
·
All
bilingual skills are desirable,
especially Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian & Spanish
·
Candidates
must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks,
adaptable to change and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume
environment
This position is a union position,
represented by District Council 37. The salary for this position is $42,638 and
after one year of service, the salary is increased to $46,396.
Interested applicants can
join us for a job fair
to meet with a representative. Those unable to attend should send a cover
letter and resume to job2180@brooklynpubliclibrary.org. Brooklyn
Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
