Jobs at Brooklyn Public Library

Provides public-facing library services, including circulation desk support, customer assistance, technology help, library card processing, holds, and material handling. Performs clerical and administrative duties such as data entry, reports, supply orders, requisitions, scheduling, and paperwork. Assists with recruiting, training, and supervising part-time staff and volunteers while interpreting library policies and supporting community outreach.

Provides customer service at the circulation desk, processes library materials, applications, holds, paperwork, and data entry, and assists with reports, schedules, supply orders, and circulation activities. Supports recruitment, training, and supervision of part-time staff and volunteers. Communicates library policies, assists customers with technology and services, and participates in community outreach. Requires evening and weekend availability and physical handling of materials.

Provides children's reference and reader advisory services, develops and promotes youth collections, creates displays, and plans programs and class visits for children ages birth to 12. Builds partnerships with schools, childcare centers, neighborhood organizations, and community agencies; promotes library services; advocates for children's educational and social needs; and supports parents, caregivers, and educators.

Manages branch operations, schedules, staff supervision, performance development, customer service, reference and reader advisory services, collection maintenance, programming, outreach, and community partnerships. Trains and mentors librarians, coordinates staff assignments, handles policy and staffing concerns, supports technology and database use, and participates in system-wide initiatives. Requires evening and weekend availability.

Coordinate Brooklyn Supports programming in underserved Brooklyn libraries, assist patrons with social services and benefits (including Access HRA), develop community partnerships, provide referrals and follow-up, run outreach and workshops on benefits and mental health, collaborate with government and community providers, maintain documentation and reports, and support broader library navigation programs.

Provide frontline technology support and training at library branches: troubleshoot hardware/software, install peripherals, coordinate with IT/vendors, lead user classes, maintain tech checklists, and perform circulation/customer service duties including opening/closing and outreach.

Support development of a multi-floor permanent exhibition on Brooklyn history: research, narrative mapping, object selection, draft text, stakeholder consultation, exhibit design advising, marketing support, and project management including timelines, object checklists, and coordinating interns and partners.

Lead full-cycle recruitment for exempt, non-exempt, union, and temporary roles. Source and build diverse talent pipelines, manage ATS and agency relationships, coordinate interviews, conduct background checks and exit interviews, create TA metrics reports, support onboarding, and represent the library at recruiting events while advising hiring managers on job descriptions and selection strategies.

This role involves managing government relations, organizing grants, and supporting funding processes for the Brooklyn Public Library. Responsibilities include budget advocacy, drafting testimonies, and community engagement activities.

The Network Administrator will manage the library's network, providing support and maintenance for hardware and software, ensuring security and resolving issues.

The Case Manager supports adult literacy program participants, conducting assessments, providing resources, and facilitating workshops to help individuals achieve educational and career goals.

The Senior Accountant performs general accounting tasks, manages grant financial reports, bank reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring compliance with policies.

The Children's Librarian provides reference services, develops children's collections, plans programs for children, and advocates for their needs within the community.