Children's Librarian - Tremont Library

The New York Public Library•New York, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The New York Public Library is seeking a Children’s Librarian to empower children from infancy through the pre-teen years to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. The role serves children, parents, and childcare providers in a neighborhood public library, offering reference services, literacy and educational programming, collection development, outreach, and digital literacy support. The Children’s Librarian collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department and community partners to create and deliver programs that meet community needs. The position also supports daily branch operations, helps maintain a safe and welcoming children’s space, mentors staff in children’s programming, and may oversee the library, staff, and operations when the Library Manager is absent. The position is full-time, scheduled for 35 hours per week during regular branch hours.

Requirements

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies.
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York.
Strong commitment to public service and ability to work well with a diverse patronage.
Experience creating and conducting innovative programs for children and their parents or caregivers.
Knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials for a balanced, relevant youth collection.
Experience developing, maintaining, and marketing children’s collections.
Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to meet community users’ needs.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Strong computer and technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs, and e-reader devices.
Knowledge of computer services, including online searching, social media, reference resources, and databases.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of emerging library technologies and service and programming trends for children in urban public libraries.
Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

Provide reference services and resource recommendations using print, media, and digital resources.
Collaborate with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote, and facilitate literacy and reading programs for children, parents, and childcare providers, including storytimes, early literacy, arts, STEM, and summer reading programs.
Partner with the collection development team to shape and maintain a diverse, current, relevant children’s collection that meets community needs.
Engage children with the collection and support them in following existing interests and discovering new ones.
Conduct outreach and develop partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, daycare centers, and community groups to promote library services, collections, programs, and resources.
Encourage digital literacy and provide age-appropriate technology instruction to children.
Develop and maintain content for social media platforms and library blogs.
Develop and maintain the layout and appearance of the children’s space as a safe, inviting area with relevant resources.
Mentor library staff in preparing and presenting children’s programs.
Assist with circulation, fines and fees management, reserves, and opening and closing procedures.
May take responsibility for the facility, staff, and operations when the Library Manager is absent.
Maintain knowledge of trends in children’s literature, youth services, and the library profession through professional learning and organizational activities.
Perform related duties as required.