Librarian III- Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the New York Public Library
New York Public Library
Job posted to this site on December 20th at 12:42pm
Application Deadline: January 20th 2022
Full Time
Job Description
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides patrons access to electronic resources including Bloomberg Terminals, comprehensive print materials, and in-person programs, classes, 1-on-1 sessions, and offerings in the fields of personal finance and investing, small business resources, business and financial research, and career services.
The Yoseloff Business Center seeks a collaborative, engaged outreach librarian to work with a wide-range of community organizations and government agencies to provide unique programs and services to a diverse body of library users including business owners, investors, or students in support of business research and entrepreneurial projects, as well as managing finances and investing.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager for Public Service:
Provides a full complement of reference desk and front-line service in all subject areas represented by the business library, in person and through vIrtual consultations
Assists the Assistant Manager in the development, coordination, oversight, promotion, assessment, and reporting on programming,services, and instruction activities.
Collaborates with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to offer high-impact quality programs and services in the areas of business and finance
Performs outreach (via formal presentations, at business fairs and programs) as an external liaison to relevant groups in support of the Business Library’s initiative to provide information assistance to the general public and to the business community in all areas related to finance and investment.
Serves as a liaison with colleagues across the Library in coordinating research programming and instruction.
Provides assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs in market research, in developing business plans, assessing the competitive market landscape, discovering patent information, and other research and business information
Promotes the use of business resources and collections through creation of discovery tools and resource guides
Trains and assists the public and staff in the use of the library’s business and financial resources using electronic databases.
Teaches and develops public classes, in-person and through remote platforms such as GoogleMeet and Zoom
Presents workshops on the use of Library resources plus other topics relevant to entrepreneurs, investors, or job seekers
Provides outreach and organizes public programs and business events.
Provides customer service and assists with the entrepreneurial and business research process.
Participates in outreach through offsite community or library events
Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
Assists with updates and content creation for web pages, Libguides, and training materials
Hosts and provides instruction in classes for the public, visiting classes,staff, and other groups.
Develops and maintains content for research guides, blogs, and for social media platforms.
Responsible for staff, scheduling, and related operations in the absence of the Managing Librarian.
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
Advanced degree in a business-related discipline.
Required Skills
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of business, economics or finance resources in print and digital formats
Expertise in using and teaching business digital resources
Successfully demonstrated public service experience with a strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff
Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships with community organizations to provide unique finance and entrepreneurial-related programs and services
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for adults
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to engage and collaborate in the interest of establishing working relationships and partnerships with community organizations and partners.
Outreach experience including promoting events to a wide-range of audiences including the public, local government,for-profit businesses, or a non-profit institution.
Demonstrated experience training/teaching staff and the public about a variety of resources relevant to their business and personal finance needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to engage, compromise and collaborate in the interest of establishing working relationships and partnerships.
Ability to work across institutions and departments, and work directly with library staff to gain buy-in for new initiatives.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Strong organizational 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
Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service, and research trends in academic and research libraries
Adaptability, flexibility and willingness to engage in continuous learning
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree in business and/or economics
Proficiency in a second language
Experience working in the NYC small business community
Experience working with government information sources including some knowledge of Patents and Trademarks, Census Bureau data, government data related to business activities and law
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Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager. The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors. The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer.
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
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
Salary Range: $63,074 - $68,963 / year
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular location hours
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Location
Thomas Yoseloff Business Center, NYPL-SNFL 455 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor, New York, New York 10016Compensation
$63,000 yearly