Young Adult Librarian/Specialist II - High Bridge Library_

**Young Adult Librarian/Specialist II - High Bridge Library****Department:** Branch Libraries**Employment Type:** Full Time**Location:** High Bridge Library**Reporting To:** Cristian Reinosomontes**Compensation:** $68,177 / year**Description****Overview**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. NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—many of which date to Andrew Carnegie’s visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century—are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.With over 50,000 patron visits per year, the Library offers a comprehensive service to all those who live, work and study in the changing High Bridge neighborhood by offering patrons access to a wide range of books, information and knowledge. The staff of the High Bridge Library work diligently to offer over 700 programs and classes a year.The Young Adult Services (YAS) Department has developed a vision for teen services called “Teens 360”. The goal is to surround teens with the spaces, resources, programming, relationships, and opportunities they need to not just succeed, but to thrive.The High Bridge Library is home to a Teen Center that is currently being outfitted with advanced technology and updated software. The center offers a variety of programming: such as college and career help, homework help, and STEM.The Library is seeking a Young Adult Librarian/Specialist II’s who will focus on bringing new middle and high school audiences into NYPL’s branches, and on engaging youth in programming that centers teen interests and teen voice. They will empower teens to become 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 Library Manager, the Young Adult Librarian/Specialist II:+ Creates a space, in collaboration with Library staff, that is teen-centered, welcoming, and encourages emotional, social, and intellectual growth, building a sense of teen belonging.+ 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 teens, parents and childcare providers, including 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+ Develop and modify, in collaboration with Library staff, flexible programs that engage and sustain teens in content creation while developing marketable skills.+ Operate and inventory a variety of site-specific equipment including but not limited to desktop and laptop computers (PC and Mac), printers, cameras, music-making tools, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and microphones.+ Provide teens with regular opportunities to showcase their work digitally and in print.+ Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Young Adult's collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the community+ Works to engage teens with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones+ Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, and community groups that target teens to promote the library’s services (e.g., MyLibraryNYC, the Library’s partnership with NYC schools), collections, specialized programs and resources to enhance the reading skills of children and teens+ Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to children and teens+ 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 teen’s space ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources+ Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting teen’s programs+ Assists with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing procedures+ May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager+ Maintains a working knowledge of trends in young adult literature, youth services and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships+ Performs related duties as required**Required Education, Experience & Skills****Required Education & Experience**+ Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies, Education, or a related field+ Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York will be required (within 45 days upon hire) for any candidate with a Master’s in Library and Information Studies**Required Skills**+ 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 Young Adults+ Knowledge and appreciation of Young Adult literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collection+ Experience developing, maintaining and marketing Young Adult 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, reference resources and databases**Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:**+ May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager**Preferred Qualifications**+ Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for young adults in urban public libraries preferred**More...****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**Physical Duties**+ Lifting up to 15 lbs.+ Sitting and standing for periods of time+ Daily use of a computer**Physical Required?**No**Union**Local 1930**FLSA**Non-Exempt**Schedule**+ 35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours (ypl.org/locations/map)_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).