Job Information Resource Librarian

Brooklyn Public Library•Headquarters, KY

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About The Position

Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a Job Information Resource Librarian to provide quality public service in neighborhood libraries throughout BPL as well as the Business & Career Center at Central Library. The successful candidate for this position will have a commitment to working with the public and providing services essential to their economic well-being. These will include offering one-on-one resume help, presentations on job search and job readiness, skills building workshops, and referrals to workforce development and training organization. They will collaborate with colleagues to identify relevant resources and community-based organizations that can improve the outcomes for the individuals the library serves. This is a full-time, union position. The hiring salary for this position is $70,397.60.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required
Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communications and customer service skills
Strong presentation and programming skills
Knowledge of education and job information resources; working with job seekers is highly desirable
Basic understanding of current and emerging library technology and public library issues
Experience working with the public, diverse communities
Strong teamwork & teambuilding skills
Working knowledge of electronic resources including the Internet and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel occasionally to BPL branches and offsite locations
Required to work some evenings and weekends
May require the ability to carry a laptop & outreach materials as needed

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of career-related library databases and online learning platforms is a major plus
Bilingual skills in Spanish or other languages a plus

Responsibilities

Provide personalized one-on-one career, job, and education information sessions to library users both virtually and in-person.
Sessions would offer the following services: review and edit resumes and cover letters; discuss job search and career planning techniques and conduct mock interviews
Provide these in-person services regularly at the Business & Career Center and occasionally at off-site locations
Provide resume/job help assistance using laptops and online resources
Develop and conduct job readiness workshops at multiple library locations and offsite
Participate in outreach and community events
Visit Adult Learning classes to provide job readiness and other relevant information sessions
Identify community partners and build relationships with workforce development, job training and community-based organizations
Coordinate promotion of job readiness resources and services across departments and locations
Establish programming and service calendars with branch staff
Perform regular B&CC duties, including collection development and B&CC reference desks
Support BPL’s online training platforms by hosting information sessions and open computer labs
Performs other duties as assigned