The New York Public Library is hiring: Reference Librarian (Refer...
The New York Public Library - New York, NY, US
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Job Description
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located in Harlem, New York, is a research unit of The New York Public Library system. It is recognized as one of the leading institutions focusing exclusively on African-American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. Begun with the collections of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg more than 85 years ago, the Schomburg has collected, preserved, and provided access to materials documenting black life in America and worldwide. Today, the Schomburg continues to serve the community not just as a center and a library, but also as a space that encourages lifelong education and exploration.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Associate Chief Librarian, specific responsibilities include:
- Provide onsite and remote reference services, using print and electronic resources
- Participate in outreach activities such as class instructions, group presentations and tours
- Teach and develop public classes, in-person and through remote platforms such as GoogleMeet and Zoom
- Update and create content for web pages, research guides and training materials using software such as Drupal, LibGuides and Google Suite
- Promote the collections through blogs, social media and small exhibitions
- Participate in collection development in the area of African Studies by helping to select new materials, and working with vendors providing African materials
- Perform original and copy cataloging for the library’s collections from across the African diaspora in multiple formats and multiple languages
- Maintain a personal program of continuous education and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
- Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York
- Subject area expertise or educational background in any of the following: Africana Studies or African American Studies.
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
- Knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Strong public service ethic
- Experience providing reference and research services including use of online catalogs, databases and internet information sources
- Demonstrated ability in standard cataloging practices
- Must be collaborative, service-oriented, and interested in the application of new technologies to library services
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse community
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Highly flexible with ability to thrive in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.
- Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, and PCs
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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
- Limited physical effort is required
- Light lifting up to 15lbs required
- May require travel within NYC
- Sitting and standing for periods of time
- Daily use of a computer
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Schedule
- 35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular building hours
- Evenings and alternating Saturdays are required
- Schedule subject to change