Adult Librarian - Hunts Point Library

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Adult Librarian - Hunts Point Library Department: Branch Libraries: Employment Type: Full Time: Location: Hunt's Point Library: Reporting To: Steven Delacruz: Compensation: $70,393 / year: Description: 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 Hunts Point Library is seeking Adult Librarians to cultivate 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 Adult Librarian: - Provides reference service and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources - Collaborates with the Adult Educational Services Department to develop,...