Are you an MLS student who is committed to changing lives and strengthening communities through the power of learning and reading? NYPL is currently recruiting for Library Trainees in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
This position involves responsibility for learning library procedures, techniques, and skills under the professional guidance of the manager and other experienced library staff. As the Trainee progresses through MLS coursework and in professional ability, he/she will be assigned increased responsibilities related to library operations.
Candidates for the Library Trainee program are selected on the basis of interest in library work and relevant experience. If selected, a Trainee is required to obtain the Master’s degree in librarianship from a school accredited by the American Library Association. The appointment may be terminated if the Trainee fails to complete the program within 3.5 years or does not show the ability to develop skills in the performance of professional library tasks. Upon graduation, the Trainee must obtain a Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York. For more information, please visit the Library Trainee Program page on LAIR.
Library Trainee salaries are based on completed credits in an ALA-approved MLIS program and range from $43,390 to $46,625 prior to graduation. Upon graduation, Trainees will automatically become Librarians at NYPL.
Key Responsibilities
Under the mentorship of the Library Manager and experienced library staff, the Library Trainee learns to perform the duties of a public library while pursuing a Master’s degree in librarianship. Over time, the Trainee performance increasingly difficult public service functions and engages children through collections, services, and programs in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones.
Responsibilities include:
Assists with outreach to and developing partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, local businesses, and community groups that to promote the Library’s services, collections, specialized programs, and resources
Co-facilitates group and family visits to the Library to enhance the reading skills of children, young adults, and adults
Promotes our collections and reading through readers advisory, staff picks, recommendation lists, blog entries, author talks, book discussions, and other innovative ways, both on-site and online
Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media, and digital resources
Collaborates with the Educational Services Department and Library Manager to develop skills in creating, promoting, and facilitating innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community, including early literacy programs, visual and performing arts programming, STEM programs, homework help, gaming events, book discussions, author talks, technology classes, and more
Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the collection, ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant, and meets the needs of the community
Learns to foster digital literacy and provide age-appropriate technology instruction to children, young adults, and adults
Assists with development and maintenance of content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest
Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the space to ensure a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
Assists with branch operations, including circulation, fines & fees management, reserves, and opening/closing procedures
In the absence of the Library Manager, may take responsibility for the facility, staff, and operations
Performs related duties as required
Required Education & Experience
Enrollment in an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies program
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Required Skills
Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with diverse patronage, including children and their parents/caregivers, young adults, adults, and seniors
Knowledge and appreciation of literature for all ages, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant collection, as well as a love of reading
Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community users
Demonstrated successful 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, and reference resources and databases
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic understanding of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for all ages, and urban public library issues
Working knowledge of trends in literature, youth and adult services, and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, conferences, professional literature, and organizational memberships
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for people of all ages
Experience developing, maintaining, and promoting collections
Spanish and Russian speakers desired
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NYPL 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
Physical Duties:
Lifting up to 15 lbs.
Sitting and standing for periods of time
Daily use of a computer
Schedule
(Regular hours for the role – overall hours per week and specific shift information)
35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours
Effective August 4, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager. The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors. The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy should contact [email protected] for instructions on how to submit the required information for the evaluation of their exemption request.
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.
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