Partner with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Young Adult's collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the communityWorks to engage teens with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new onesConducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community‑based organizations, schools, and community groups that target teens 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 and teensEncourages digital literacy and provides age‑appropriate technology instruction to children and teensDevelops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and PinterestDevelops and maintains the layout and appearance of the teen's space ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resourcesMentors library staff in preparing and presenting teen's programsAssists with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing proceduresMay take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library ManagerMaintains a working knowledge of trends in young adult literature, youth services and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, conferences, professional literature and organizational membershipsPerforms related duties as requiredRequired Education, Experience & SkillsRequired Education & CertificationsMaster's degree in Library and Information Studies, Education, or a related fieldPublic Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York will be required (within 45 days upon hire) for any candidate with a Master's in Library and Information StudiesRequired SkillsStrong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronageExperience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for Young AdultsKnowledge and appreciation of Young Adult literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collectionExperience developing, maintaining and marketing Young Adult collectionsExperience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community usersDemonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsSuccessfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a teamStrong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneouslyStrong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e‑reader devicesDemonstrated knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databasesManagerial/Supervisory ResponsibilitiesMay temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library ManagerPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for young adults in urban public libraries preferred. Young Adult Librarian/Specialist II - Van Cortlandt LibraryDepartment: Branch LibrariesEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Van Cortlandt LibraryReporting To: Christopher SmithCompensation: $70,393 / yearDescriptionOverviewThe 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.