Adult Librarian - Seward Park Library at The New York Public Library

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

70393.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reference Service, Program Development, Collection Development, Community Outreach, Digital Literacy Instruction, Social Media Management, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Organization and Planning, Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Database Searching, Staff Mentoring, Circulation Management, Technology Instruction, Public Service

Industry

Libraries

Description

Adult Librarian - Seward Park Library Application Deadline: 18 June 2026 Department: Branch Libraries Employment Type: Full Time Location: Seward Park Library Reporting To: Lakisha Brown Compensation: $70,393 / year Description The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—many of which date to Andrew Carnegie’s visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century—are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials. The Library is seeking Adult Librarians to cultivate creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody each of these four characteristics themselves. Key Responsibilities: Under the supervision of their Manager, the Adult Librarian: Provides reference service and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources Collaborates with the Adult Educational Services Department to develop, promote, facilitate, present and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s adult population including book discussions, author talks, technology classes, financial literacy sessions, arts and wellness activities, and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community Partners with the collection development team to build and maintain the Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, and relevant and meets the needs of the community Works to engage adults with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community based organizations, city support agencies, adult educational institutions and local businesses to promote the library’s services, programs and collections with a focus on adults Encourages digital literacy and provides technology instruction Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the adult space, ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting adult programs Assists with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing procedures May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager Maintains a working knowledge of trends in adult literature, educational and development needs, adult services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships Performs related duties as required Required Education, Experience & Skills Required Education & Experience ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York Required Skills Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for adults Knowledge of Adult literature and experience maintaining an Adult collection Experience building partnerships with local organizations to better meet the needs of community users Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation 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, reference resources and databases Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for adults in urban public libraries More... 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 Work Environment Public service library Physical Duties Light lifting/moving required Remain in stationary positions 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 regular 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).

Responsibilities

The Adult Librarian provides reference services, develops innovative adult programming, and manages the adult collection to meet community needs. They also conduct community outreach, provide technology instruction, and maintain the adult library space.