Young Adult Librarian Trainee - Soundview Library Job at The New York Public Lib

Young Adult Librarian Trainee - Soundview Library

Location: Soundview Library • The New York Public Library (NYPL)

Compensation: $54,268 - $56,893 per year

Overview

Are you an MLS student who is committed to changing lives and strengthening communities through the power of learning and reading?

This position involves responsibility for learning library procedures, techniques, and skills under the professional guidance of the manager and other experienced library staff. As the Trainee progresses through MLS coursework, the Trainee will assume increasing responsibilities related to library operations. Candidates for the Library Trainee program are selected on the basis of interest in library work and relevant experience. If selected, a Trainee is required to obtain the Master\'s degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited school. The appointment may be terminated if the Trainee fails to complete the program within 3.5 years or does not demonstrate ability to develop skills in professional tasks. Upon graduation, the Trainee must obtain a Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York.

Key Responsibilities

Under the mentorship of the Library Manager and experienced staff, the Library Trainee learns to perform the duties of a public librarian while pursuing a Master\'s degree in librarianship. Over time, the Trainee performs more complex public service functions and engages children through collections, services, and programs in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones.

• Assists with outreach to and development of 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 the Library to enhance reading skills of children, young adults and adults


• Promotes our collections and reading through readers advisory, staff picks, recommendation lists, blog entries, author talks, book discussions, and other innovative ways, on site and online


• Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media, and digital resources


• Collaborates with Educational Services Department and Library Manager to develop skills in creating, promoting and facilitating 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, 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 and 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

Salary: Library Trainee salaries are based on completed credits in an ALA-accredited MLIS program and range from $54,268 to $56,893 prior to graduation. Upon graduation, Trainees will automatically become Librarians at NYPL.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Experience

• Enrollment in an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies program


• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background

Required Skills

• Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage, including children and their parents/caregivers, young adults, adults, and seniors


• Knowledge and appreciation of literature for all ages, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant collection, as well as a love of reading


• Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet community needs


• Demonstrated successful 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 manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong computer and 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

• Basic understanding of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for all ages, and urban public library issues


• Working knowledge of trends in literature, youth and adult services, and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, conferences, professional literature, and organizational memberships


• Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for people of all ages


• Experience developing, maintaining, and promoting collections


• Bilingual preferred but not required

Core Values

• Be Helpful


• Be Resourceful


• Be Curious


• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

• Public service library

Physical Duties

• Light lifting/moving required


• Remain in stationary positions for periods of time


• Daily use of a computer

Physical Required? No

Union/Non Union: Local 1930

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule

35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch 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.

Salary Statement

Salary 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, including but not limited to position requirements, skills, prior experience, education background, and other factors. The Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Industries

• Libraries

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training