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Among the most recent listings, Tamus, The New York Public Library, Chesterfield, Wake County Government, Caesars Entertainment are hiring. The list changes daily as new roles are posted.

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Among the 9 recent listings that show a salary, most pay $59,000–$123,000 a year, with a median around $69,000. Many listings don't state pay, so treat this as a guide.

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Recent listings use titles such as Librarian, Children's Librarian, ECAD Librarian.

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Children's Librarian - Westchester Square Library

Children's Librarian - Westchester Square Library The New York Public Library

Bronx, New YorkOn-site$70k–$70k USD1 day ago

Children's Librarian - Westchester Square Library The New York Public Library

Bronx, New YorkOn-site$70k–$70k USD1 day ago

Workplace Type: Onsite
Location: Bronx, New York

Department: Branch Libraries

Employment Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Location: Westchester Square Library

Reporting To: Luz Marin

Description

Overview
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 Children’s Librarians to empower children from infant through pre-teen to become 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 the Library Manager, the Children’s Librarian:

Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote and facilitate innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s children, parents and childcare providers, including storytimes and other early literacy programs, visual and performing arts programming, STEM programs, summer reading events, and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community
Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Children's collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the community
Works to engage children 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, schools, daycare centers, and community groups that target children to promote the library’s services (e.g., MyLibraryNYC, the Library’s partnership with NYC schools), collections, specialized programs and resources to enhance the reading skills of children
Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to children
Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the children’s space ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting children’s 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 children's literature, youth services and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, 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
Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for children in urban public libraries preferred

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 Children and their parents/caregivers
Knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collection
Experience developing, maintaining and marketing Children’s collections
Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community users
Demonstrated 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

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:

May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager

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

Lifting up to 15 lbs.
Remaining stationary for periods of time
Daily use of a computer

Physical Required?
No

Union
Local 1930

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular 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).

About The New York Public Library

Libraries

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. To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how to support the Library at nypl.org/support. Learn more about career opportunities at nypl.pinpointhq.com.

Employees: 2820
Industry: Libraries

Team

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Librarian Jobs in the United States

Browse librarian jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Tamus, The New York Public Library, Chesterfield and others. Listings that show pay range from $59,000 to $123,000 a year. As a Librarian, you play a vital role in organizing and providing access to knowledge and resources. In a digital age, you manage physical and digital materials, help patrons find information, and curate collections. Librarians are not just bookkeepers; they are information specialists who guide research and promote literacy. With a focus on lifelong learning and community engagement, this role offers diverse opportunities to connect with people and enrich lives. Explore the dynamic world of libraries and embrace the evolving role of a Librarian.

Hiring snapshot

Based on the 26 most recent librarian listings

26
listings analysed: $69,000
median listed pay: 8%
remote: 14
posted in the last week

Employers hiring now

Where the openings are

Corpus Christi, TX4
New York City, NY3
Bronx, NY2
Madison, WI2
West Ridge, IL2
Westchester, NY1

Listed pay

9 listings show a salary

$59,000–$123,000
range: $69,000
median: ~$33/hr
hourly

Work arrangement

84% on-site8% hybrid8% remote

85% full-time · 8% part-time · 4% contract

Experience level

45% entry level36% senior level18% mid level

Common job titles

Librarian · 6
Children's Librarian · 2
ECAD Librarian · 2

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