• Bookmobile Librarian

    The New York Public Library (Staten Island, NY)


    Bookmobile Librarian - Staten Island

    **Department:** Branch Libraries

    **Employment Type:** Full Time

    **Location:** Staten Island

    **Reporting To:** Adriana Blancarte-Hayward

    **Compensation:** $70,393 / year

    Description

    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.

     

    The Library provides bookmobile service to communities across the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.

     

    NYPL is seeking Senior Librarians who will enthusiastically promote the Library and positively engage with residents of all ages from communities throughout the boroughs in exciting new ways. As such, these Librarians will also cultivate 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 Senior Manager, Outreach Services, the Senior Librarian:

    + Operates the Staten Island bookmobile at various locations across Staten Island

    + Provides reference service and resource recommendations

    + Partners with the collection development team to build and maintain the bookmobile collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant, and meets the needs of communities served

    + Aids in organizing and coordinating bookmobile visits, conducts community outreach events engaging with diverse populations promoting library services and programming to meet specific community needs

    + Develops partnerships with community based organizations, city support agencies, educational institutions and local businesses to promote the library’s services, programs, and collections

    + Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, and X formerly Twitter

    + Assists with circulation and reserves

    + Keeps accurate records of bookmobile activities, including attendance and community engagement metrics, which are used in the evaluation and assessment of the bookmobile program's impact on the community.

    + Maintains a working knowledge of trends in literature, educational and development needs, library services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature, and organizational memberships

    + Performs related duties as required

     

    Required Education, Experience & Skills

    Required Education & Experience

    + ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies

    + Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York

    Required Skills

    + Valid NY, NJ or CT driver’s license

    + Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage

    + Knowledge of literature and library collections

    + Experience building partnerships with local organizations to better meet the needs of community users

    + Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation 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

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for adults in urban public libraries preferred

    + Ability to communicate in a language besides English

     

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    Core Values

    _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**

    Work Environment

    + Public service library

    + Staten Island

    Physical Duties

    + Driving the bookmobile throughout Staten Island

    + Providing customer service from inside and outside the bookmobile

    + Lifting up to 15 lbs and operating a mechanical lift.

    + Sitting and standing for periods of time in a smaller space

    + Daily use of a laptop computer

     

    Physical Required?

     

    No

     

    Union/Non Union

     

    Local 1930

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Non-Exempt

    Schedule

    35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular hours

     

    _This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed._

     

    _The New York Public Library_** **_Salary Statement_

     

    At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

     

    Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).