The New York Public Library is hiring: Librarian II - Maps, Dorot...
The New York Public Library - New York, NY, United States, 10261
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Overview
Job Description
The Librarian II position in the Map Division provides excellent public service in the form of reference work, writing, instruction, outreach, collection description, and works with colleagues across the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building to assure an optimal experience for all visitors to the Library.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides excellent reference service based on specialized subject knowledge of the collections, key resources and trends in scholarship.
- Regularly creates and updates online content, including blog posts, research guides, and assorted educational materials.
- Provides reference and research assistance.
- Develops and teaches classes for the public and educational and cultural institutions, and participates in the Library’s outreach and instruction strategy.
- Supports and participates in strategic initiatives related to outreach, programming, and collection description and maintenance activities.
- Supports collection description activities including copy cataloging in OCLC.
- Maintains a personal program of continuous education and professional development.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Accountability and Professionalism
- Customer Service
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Support of the Library’s Core Values.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies. Undergraduate degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cartography or geography through academic background or equivalent training or expertise One or more years of research library experience or relevant internship experience.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of authoritative humanities resources. Demonstrated experience using print resources, online catalogs, electronic databases, and internet sources in reference work.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate and express ideas clearly in presentations and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated computer and word processing skills, including Google office products.
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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
- Limited physical effort is required
- Light lifting required
- Lifting up to 15 lbs. Required
- May require travel within NYC
Union/Local 1930
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
35 hours to be scheduled Monday-Saturday between 9am-8pm