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Librarian II, Business Center Administration

Department: Branch Libraries

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

Reporting To: Ross Takahashi

Compensation: $68,177 / year

Description

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is The New York Public Library’s premier business library, offering an array of free resources for those interested in personal finance and investing, small business, financial research, and career services. It also provides premium electronic resources and services for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established businesses seeking expansion, and for job seekers, from entry to executive levels.

To this end, we offer:

• Expert librarians to guide research —in-person and online

• Access to specialized business, industry, and finance databases, e-journals, and other resources that are otherwise out of reach to the average person or small business owner

• A circulating collection of both print and e-books focused on bestsellers in business, money management, and career development

• Free, confidential, one-on-one counseling in business, personal finance, and career development from experienced and knowledgeable professionals

• Training classes and programs taught by staff and industry leaders that are not offered anywhere else

The Yoseloff Business Center seeks a collaborative, engaged librarian to work with a diverse body of library users including business users, investors, or students in support of business research and entrepreneurial projects; investors on finances and investing; or career expansion, and provide outstanding service in-person and online to this unique user group. The librarian will conduct research and deliver reference services as well as one-on-one instruction, and connect users with the full spectrum of resources available across the Library.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the management team -

• 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

• 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 use of business resources and collections through creation of discovery tools and resource guides

• 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 during onsite and offsite events

• Provides customer assistance 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.

• Performs related duties as required

• Assists with the promotion of business events and NYPL using social media and other tools.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies

• Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York

• Undergraduate Degree in business, finance, and/or economics

Required Experience

• 4-5 years of experience as a business librarian in a public or academic library setting

• Proficiency in a second language

• Experience conducting outreach to community-based organizations and government agencies

• 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

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 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

• Adaptability, flexibility and willingness to engage in continuous learning

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

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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

• Large urban public library

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

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule

35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular location hours (https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business)

Schedule subject to change

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.

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