Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a Job Information Resource Librarian to provide quality public service in neighborhood libraries throughout BPL as well as the Business & Career Center at Central Library. The successful candidate for this position will have a commitment to working with the public and providing services essential to their economic well-being. These will include offering one-on-one resume help, presentations on job search and job readiness, skills building workshops, and referrals to workforce development and training organization. They will collaborate with colleagues to identify relevant resources and community-based organizations that can improve the outcomes for the individuals the library serves.  

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized one-on-one career, job, and education information sessions to library users both virtually and in-person. Sessions would offer the following services: review and edit resumes and cover letters; discuss job search and career planning techniques and conduct mock interviews. 
• Provide these in-person services regularly at the Business & Career Center and at specified branch locations 
• Provide resume/job help assistance using laptops and online resources  
• Develop and conduct job readiness workshops at multiple library locations and offsite. 
• Participate in outreach and community events 
• Visit Adult Learning classes to provide job readiness and other relevant information sessions 
• Identify community partners and build relationships with workforce development, job training and community-based organizations. 

• Coordinate promotion of job readiness resources and services across departments and locations 
• Establish programming and service calendars with branch and Adult Learning staff.  
• Perform regular B&CC duties, including collection development and B&CC reference desks  
• Support BPL’s online training platforms by hosting information sessions and open computer labs. 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required 
• Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent communications and customer service skills 
• Strong presentation and programming skills 
• Knowledge of education and job information resources; working with job seekers is highly desirable 
• Basic understanding of current and emerging library technology and public library issues  
• Experience working with the public, diverse communities  
• Strong teamwork & teambuilding skills 
• Working knowledge of electronic resources including the Internet and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of career-related library databases and online learning platforms is a major plus   

• Bilingual skills in Spanish or other languages a plus  
• Ability to travel regularly to BPL branches and offsite locations 
• Required to work some evenings and weekends  
• May require the ability to carry a laptop & projector as needed 
• This position requires travel between different branches