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City University of New York-Hunter College
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| Gender | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| female | 56.4% | |
| male | 43.6% |
Top job titles
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| Job title | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Librarian | 14.3% |
| Library Manager | 4.7% |
| Youth Services Librarian | 4.1% |
| Library Assistant | 3.5% |
| Information Assistant | 3.1% |
| Library Aide | 3% |
| Associate Director | 2.4% |
| Library Technical Assistant | 2.2% |
| Tutor | 2.1% |
| Office Aide | 1.9% |
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| Years in position | Percentage who advanced |
|---|---|
| <1 | 15.1% |
| 1 | 23.3% |
| 2 | 18.6% |
| 3 | 8.1% |
| 4+ | 34.9% |
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1895
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| Field | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Education - Other | 28.3% | |
| other occupation | 27% | |
| Administrative - Other | 16.2% | |
| Management | 8.6% | |
| Computer / IT | 6.8% | |
| Arts / Entertainment / Media | 6.1% | |
| Office Clerks | 3.9% |
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OverviewThe Media Relations Department strategically promotes the services, staff, and initiatives of The New York Public Library via earned media outlets. These mentions are critical to raising overall awareness of the Library, which impacts key metrics...Read more
Overview The special collections of the New York Public Library pass through the Library Services Center (LSC) in Long Island City as they are acquired, processed, prepared for exhibition and outgoing loan, undergo conservation treatment, and are digitized...Read more
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, part of The New York Public Library, serves patrons who are eligible to borrow materials from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) in the five boroughs of New York...Read more
Overview 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...Read more
The Associate Manager, HR Operations is part of a strong HR team that provides expert support and guidance to the employees and managers of the New York Public Library. Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, the Associate Manager, HR Operations manages...Read more
Access Services is part of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Divisions and is responsible for storing, locating, status updating, and delivering materials to the reading and study rooms in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The Access Services...Read more
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (LPA), nestled between the Vivian Beaumont Theater and the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, is at the center of the classical music world. It is one of the world’s most prestigious performing arts...Read more
Overview The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Often referred to as the "main branch," the...Read more
Information Technology is responsible for the planning, implementation, operation and stewardship of Library technology systems and services. These include staff and public computers, networking and telecommunications services, enterprise applications...Read more
Overview The New York Public Library seeks an experienced professional who is committed to the accessibility of special collections to lead its Special Collections Processing department. Preservation and Special Collections Processing (PCP) is the...Read more
Overview The New York Public Library is an essential learning institution to the children, teens, families and educators that it serves. With its extensive research and circulating collections, welcoming spaces and trusted librarians and educators, NYPL is...Read more
Overview The New York Public Library is seeking a Porter to maintain an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees. The Porter will be assigned to a Library in either the Bronx, Manhattan or Queens. Principal...Read more
Overview The New York Public Library seeks a Technology Training Program Coordinator to join our TechConnect Program. The Coordinator will provide vital support for the Library's expanding program of technology classes helping to close the digital divide...Read more
Overview BookOps is the shared technical services organization of the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library, and the Selection department is responsible for the selection and ordering of all circulating materials for both systems. The...Read more
Overview NYPL's Infrastructure and Operations team architects, implements, and supports technology to support all business efforts. The Platform Engineering team works closely with Product Managers and business partners to deliver technically-sound...Read more
Administrative Assistant for the Neighborhood Library NetworkThe New York Public LibraryManhattan, NY
Overview Library Sites and Services is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic administrative support professional who functions in an efficient, detail-oriented, and proactive manner. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing...Read more
Overview Preservation and Special Collections Processing (PCP) is the department responsible for the acquisition, processing, cataloging, preservation, and the physical management of the special collections holdings of NYPL's three research libraries: the...Read more
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Often referred to as the "main branch," the Beaux-Arts...Read more
Overview The Visitor Experience function will be managed by a newly created department of The New York Public Library, established to address current visitor growth at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building as well as the anticipated influx of guests when the...Read more
The New York Public Library is looking for talented tech instructors, trainers, or industry professionals to join our team and help New Yorkers achieve their tech skills. This position is for someone interested in community development through education...Read more
Overview The New York Public Library is looking for talented coding instructors, trainers or industry professionals to join our team and help New Yorkers achieve their app development dreams. This position is for someone interested in community development...Read more
NYPL’s Outreach and Adult Programming Department supports programming and partnership development for the library’s eighty-eight branch libraries, and targeted outreach to underserved communities in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.The position is...Read more
Overview The New York Public Library is an essential learning institution to the children, teens, families and educators that it serves. With its extensive research and circulating collections, welcoming spaces, trusted library workers, and educators, NYPL...Read more
Overview The New York Public Library is looking for a Program Manager to join our expanding technology training team. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who would like to help us assist our patrons in digital skill development. The NYPL offers...Read more
The Exhibitions Department develops, organizes, implements, and executes all aspects relating to the presentation of exhibitions and displays at the Schwarzman Building (SASB) and the Library for the Performing Arts (LPA). Exhibitions are themost direct...Read more
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OverviewThe New York Public Library (NYPL) is dedicated to serving its local and global customers with free and accessible 21st century resources, working on the principle that knowledge is the key toRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Reposting: 1
Overview Access Services is part of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Divisions and is responsible for storing, locating, status updating, and delivering materials to the reading and studyRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Repostings: 14
Overview With a collection that exceeds 46 million items, and a mission to advance knowledge and inspire lifelong learning, the New York Public Library stands as one of the world's great publicRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Reposting: 1
OverviewThe Talent Acquisition Manager will lead a team of professionals to achieve the vision statement of "The right people in the right job every time". As a successful Talent Acquisition managerRead more
Closed on: 02/29/2020 | Reposting: 1
The Service Delivery team provides technology support for over 12,000 devices across the Library. The teams main responsibilities are installing and maintaining end-user technology, asset managementRead more
Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Repostings: 2
The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 public programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors on a variety of topics and formats. Public Programs Part-timeRead more
Closed on: 02/27/2020 | Reposting: 1
The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 public programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors on a variety of topics and formats. Public Programs Part-timeRead more
Closed on: 02/26/2020 | Repostings: 2
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. NYPLs neighborhood libraries in theRead more
Closed on: 02/26/2020 | Repostings: 2
The New York Public Library offers more than 93,000 public programs annually, serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors on a variety of topics and formats. Public Programs Part-timeRead more
Closed on: 02/26/2020 | Repostings: 7
The Library for the Performing Arts organizes between 8-12 exhibitions per year, highlighting the Librarys rich archival collections of dance, theatre, music and recorded sound. The ExhibitionRead more
Closed on: 02/26/2020 | Reposting: 1
Library Information Assistant (Part Time) - Roosevelt Island LibraryThe New York Public LibraryMount Morris, NY
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. NYPLs neighborhood libraries in theRead more
Closed on: 02/26/2020 | Reposting: 1
The mission of the New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities.? To deliver on this promise, we provide free access to physical andRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 13
The New York Public Library is one of the world’s great public research libraries. Its four research centers provide opportunities for engagement with in-depth and unique collections, inspirationalRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 4
The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead a team of professionals to achieve the vision statement of “ The right people in the right job every time ”. As a successful Talent Acquisition manager youRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 2
NYPL Digital is responsible for the digital transformation of the Library, delivering robust core patron-facing services through digital platforms. NYPL Digital is seeking a high-energy, motivatedRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 4
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Branch Library Officer (“CBLO”) will lead a diverse staff of over 1,400 library professionals and manage an operational budget of $120Read more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 2
The Adult English Language and Literacy Centers (AELLs) are the direct service providers of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and adult literacy instruction for the Library. They useRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 4
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 theRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 2
The Enterprise Applications department is an integral part of the NYPL Technology group responsible for the design, development, implementation, deployment, support and maintenance of the LibrarysRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 5
The mission of the New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities. To deliver on this promise, we provide free access to physical andRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 5
Library Information Assistant (Part Time) - Battery Park City LibraryThe New York Public LibraryManhattan, NY
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 theRead more
Closed on: 02/25/2020 | Repostings: 3
The Cataloging department provides discoverability of all materials in all formats to users of the BookOps member libraries who search the public online catalog. Materials are discoverable if they areRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Reposting: 1
OverviewBookOps is the shared library services collaboration of New York Public Library (NYPL) and Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), coordinating the selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing andRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Reposting: 1
OverviewThe Communications & Marketing Department is responsible for advancing the Library's brand image and promoting its services, programs, events, exhibitions, and collections to a wide range ofRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Reposting: 1
Associate Director, Collections and Research Services (Chief Curator)The New York Public LibraryManhattan, NY
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture seeks an innovative, strategic, visionary, seasoned, and collaborative leader for the position of Associate Director for Collections and ResearchRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Repostings: 3
Overview The Schomburg Center is looking for highly organized, curious, motivated undergraduates, graduates, and graduate/professional school students eager to learn and collaborate within ourRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Reposting: 1
Overview BookOps is a fully consolidated, jointly governed and funded, shared library technical services organization that serves the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and the New York Public LibraryRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Repostings: 2
Overview The New York Public Library is seeking to hire a dynamic and seasoned development professional to serve as the Major Gifts Officer. The Major Gifts Officer will actively and directly driveRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Repostings: 2
The Cataloging department provides discoverability of all materials in all formats to users of the BookOps member libraries who search the public online catalog. Materials are discoverable if they areRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Repostings: 17
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the world's leading research facilities devoted to the preservation of materials on the global black and African diasporan experiences. AsRead more
Closed on: 02/24/2020 | Repostings: 5
Job trends
Total job postings in the past
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Current job openings
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Total job posting distribution in the past
Based on 1,612 number of jobs from 130 job boards, duplications excluded| Job category | Distribution | Job quantity | 6 months | 1 year |
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| Education | 30.7% | 495 | 2% | 1,025% |
| Other | 12.5% | 202 | 35% | 1,022% |
| Executive Management | 9.9% | 160 | 5% | 742% |
| Non-Profit & Volunteering | 4.4% | 71 | 63% | 788% |
| IT | 4.4% | 71 | 9% | 914% |
| Government & Military | 4.1% | 66 | 114% | 843% |
| Consulting & Upper Management | 3.8% | 62 | 110% | 589% |
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Q: What’s the gender distribution at The New York Public Library?
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A: 56.4% female, 43.6% male.
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Q: What year was The New York Public Library founded?
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A: 1895.
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A: Falls under Computer/Internet, Education/Training
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A: 4-8 year(s).
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A: Small companies before The New York Public Library.
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A: advancement opportunities are high
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A: Brooklyn Public Library, Central Park Conservancy, City University of New York, New York Public Library, New York University, NYC Department of Education, Self Employed, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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A: City University of New York, Columbia University, Freelance, New York Police Department, New York Public Library, Pratt Institute, Queens Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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A: around 21-30, 31-40.
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A: City University of New York-Hunter College, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York University, Pratt Institute-Main, Queens College.
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