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Library Information Assistant - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Department: Branch Libraries
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Reporting To: Ruth Guerrier-Pierre
Compensation: $48,839 / year
Description
Overview
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library is the home of the innovative flagship Teen Center of NYPL, offering a wide variety of resources, from instruction in digital media production to mentoring and empowering our teen patrons so that they may engage with the world around them in new and creative ways. Operations of this flagship teen library will need a team of talented, creative, enthusiastic, and committed individuals who are passionate about enriching the lives of young adults.
The Library is seeking a Library Information Assistant to provide service to patrons of all ages, with an emphasis on its teen population. Information Assistants are responsible for assisting with information queries, providing circulation services, and supporting the outreach and programming activities of the Library. They should be a creative customer service expert with a passion for helping people explore resources in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones.
This position is full-time and will be scheduled to work 35 hours per week, including evening hours and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Library Manager, a Library Information Assistant:
Provides circulation/reference service and instruction to library patrons of all ages using print, media and digital resources
Answers questions from the public in person, over the telephone and electronically
Performs community outreach to promote and increase public participation and use of library services
Assists in planning and delivering library programs for children, teens and/or adults
Instructs patrons on the use of the Internet, computer applications and other Library services
Assists with fines & fees management, collection development/weeding, reserves and opening/closing procedures
Ensures patrons follow library policies and procedures
May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager
Performs other related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background
Required Skills
Successfully demonstrated public service experience with the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Appreciation of literature and desire to encourage reading in others
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 on-line searching, social media and reference resources and databases
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating, conducting and/or participating in community training, programming and outreach preferred
More
Our 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
Work Environment
Public service library
Physical Duties:
Lifting up to 15 lbs.
Sitting and standing for periods of time
Daily use of a computer
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled during branch hours
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
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