# Young Adult Librarian - Pelham Parkway - Van Nest Library

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: Bronx, New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full time
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

The New York Public Library (NYPL) seeks a Young Adult Librarian to empower young adults aged 12-18 to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide reference service and resource recommendations using print, media, and digital resources.

- Collaborate with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote, facilitate, and evaluate innovative programs for young adults.

- Partner with the collection development team to build and maintain the Young Adult collection.

- Engage young adults with the collection and encourage digital literacy.

- Conduct outreach to community-based organizations, schools, and local businesses.

- Develop and maintain the young adult space and social media content.

- Mentor library staff and assist with circulation and other duties.

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.

- Experience creating programs for young adults.

- Knowledge of young adult literature and materials.

- Experience developing and marketing young adult collections.

- Strong communication and organizational skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office, Google applications, and technology devices.

Benefits:

- The NYPL offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional growth and development.

Core Values:

- Be Helpful.

- Be Resourceful.

- Be Curious.

- Be Welcoming and Inclusive.

## Skills

### Required
- public service
- young adult programs
- collection development
- digital literacy
- outreach
- communication
- organizational skills
- MS Office
- Google applications

### Nice to have
- emerging library technologies
- service and programming trends for young adults

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