BPL is seeking a Technology Resource Specialist (TRS) to promote effective use of technology throughout the organization. The TRS is responsible for implementing customer service standards of user centered technology support with courteous, responsive and accurate support to technology related problems and issues.

BPL is seeking a Technology Resource Specialist (TRS) to promote effective use of technology throughout the organization. The TRS is responsible for implementing customer service standards of user centered technology support with courteous, responsive and accurate support to technology related problems and issues.

As one of the nation's largest public library systems with a network of 61 neighborhood libraries, Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is committed to providing the borough's 2.7 million people quality services and a vibrant learning environment through diverse and multi-ethnic educational and cultural programs for people of all ages.    The Librarian Trainee reports directly to one of six Regional Directors and will work as part of a team of 10 public libraries to provide quality public service to the entire community. The Librarian Trainee will be trained by a mix of Library Managers and Librarian Age-level specialists within the Region to conduct programs and outreach, to maintain the collection, and to provide reference services. The Librarian Trainee will work to meet the reference, programming and outreach needs of the region while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the needs and operations of the Brooklyn Public Library system.     * Employment in this title requires that you receive an MLS (MLIS) degree from an ALA accredited library school within 3 years of appointment to this position. Upon completion of the MLIS degree, Librarian Trainees will be promoted into a Librarian position.  The Librarian Trainee is a union position with a salary range between $51,027 - $53,495, which is dependant upon the number of credits earned towards the Masters Degree.

Drawing on its unique collection of physical and digital primary source materials and artifacts, the Center for Brooklyn History (CBH) inspires discovery, advances research, and preserves the history and cultural heritage of Brooklyn’s diverse communities.     CBHhouses special collections and archives in the Othmer library on the second floor of its landmark building on Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights. CBH connects visitors and researchers to over 33,000 books, 1,600 archival collections, 1,200 oral history interviews, 300,000 photographs, 2,000 maps, 8,000 artifacts, and 300 paintings that document the commercial, residential, community, and civic development of the borough.      The art collections and exhibitions coordinator will oversee all aspects of the art collections, including management of the physical collections and spaces, registrar duties, maintaining accessions, and the collection’s online presence. They will add their creative vision by also curating exhibitions using the collections at CBH, ensuring that exhibitions are representative and inclusive of the overall mission of the Center.   The schedule is 35 hours per week and this position reports to the Collections and Public Services Assistant Director.This position is hybrid, with in-office work a minimum of three days a week. 

Drawing on its unique collection of physical and digital primary source materials and artifacts, the Center for Brooklyn History (CBH) inspires discovery, advances research, and preserves the history and cultural heritage of Brooklyn’s diverse communities.     CBHhouses special collections and archives in the Othmer library on the second floor of its landmark building on Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights. CBH connects visitors and researchers to over 33,000 books, 1,600 archival collections, 1,200 oral history interviews, 300,000 photographs, 2,000 maps, 8,000 artifacts, and 300 paintings that document the commercial, residential, community, and civic development of the borough.      The digital collections and access coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of managing CBH’s digital archives, ensuring they are accessible both internally and online, and representative of the overall mission.     The schedule is 35 hours per week and this position reports to the collections and public services assistant director.This position is hybrid, with in-office work a minimum of three days a week.  

Under the direct supervision of the Circulation Manager the Office Aide will perform direct public service to all age groups in the culturally diverse community of Brooklyn including, circulation desk, data entry, training, evaluation and supervision of part-time staff.   The Office Aide position is responsible for delivering excellent customer service as well as routine administrative and clerical duties. Will assist in the hiring, recruitment, and training of part-time staff and volunteers, and provide Library customers with prompt and excellent customer services. Maintains, process, and prepares paperwork, generates reports, coordinates schedules, and completes data entry. Assist customers with library services, applications, technology, holds and circulation desk activities. Will communicate and interpret Library policy and procedure as necessary.

Under the direct supervision of the Circulation Manager the Office Aide will perform direct public service to all age groups in the culturally diverse community of Brooklyn including, circulation desk, data entry, training, evaluation and supervision of part-time staff.   The Office Aide position is responsible for delivering excellent customer service as well as routine administrative and clerical duties. Will assist in the hiring, recruitment, and training of part-time staff and volunteers, and provide Library customers with prompt and excellent customer services. Maintains, process, and prepares paperwork, generates reports, coordinates schedules, and completes data entry. Assist customers with library services, applications, technology, holds and circulation desk activities. Will communicate and interpret Library policy and procedure as necessary.

BPL is seeking a Technology Resource Specialist (TRS) to promote effective use of technology throughout the organization. The TRS is responsible for implementing customer service standards of user centered technology support with courteous, responsive and accurate support to technology related problems and issues.

Under the direct supervision of the Circulation Manager, the Office Aide will perform direct public service to all age groups in the culturally diverse community of Brooklyn including, circulation desk, data entry, training, evaluation and supervision of part-time staff.   The Office Aide position is responsible for delivering excellent customer service as well as routine administrative and clerical duties. Will assist in the hiring, recruitment, and training of part-time staff and volunteers, and provide Library customers with prompt and excellent customer services. Maintains, process, and prepares paperwork, generates reports, coordinates schedules, and completes data entry. Assist customers with library services, applications, technology, holds and circulation desk activities. Will communicate and interpret Library policy and procedure as necessary.

Under the direction of the Supervising Librarian, the Programming Specialist will conduct programs for youth (ages birth to 21 years) with and without disabilities.  These programs include, but are not limited to: Read and Play; After School Stories; Our Garden Club; Family Lego; and class visits.   The Programming Specialist covers 2 BPL locations and is also responsible for outreach throughout their catchment area.