Library Media Specialist Jobs in New York, NY

A Library Media Specialist in school administration functions as a vital link to the information and resources for students, teachers, and administrative staff. They manage and organize the library's media collection, which includes books, digital resources, multimedia materials, and educational software. They also engage in planning, promoting, and implementing a range of educational programs, literacy initiatives, and instructional technology integration. They ensure the library environment stimulates learning, fosters a culture of reading, and uses technology to enhance instruction.

Library Media Specialists must possess a Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science. They should have earned a school library media certification or endorsement depending on the state requirements. Key skills include strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, adeptness at technology integration, and an understanding of educational content. Prior to becoming a Library Media Specialist, a person may have roles such as a Classroom Teacher, a School Librarian, or an Instructional Technology Coordinator.

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Children's Librarian

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Position Opening: Children's Librarian Bank Street College of Education is a private, nonprofit educational institution founded in 1916 and located in New York City. Bank Street is considered to...

Senior Media Center Specialist [New York]

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview: Working as part of the Media Center at 7 Hudson Square, the Senior MC Specialist will work alongside a team of people that are responsible for the lifecycle of acquisition of live...

Media Center Specialist - Leave Replacement

  • Ramsey, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ramsey, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Media Specialist Certificate, Associate School Library Media Specialist Certificate, or Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 Certificate...

School Library Media Specialist 2025-26 (NBOE)

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

New Jersey Department of Education School Library Media Specialist Certificate....

School Library Media Specialist

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

School Library Media Specialist JobID: 1099 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/School Library Media Specialist Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: Memorial Middle School Closing Date: 05/05/2025 Additional...

Middle School Library/Media Specialist

  • Kearny, NJ (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Middle School Library/Media Specialist JobID: 3595 Position Type: Educational Services/Media Specialist Date Posted: 2/21/2025 Location: To Be Determined   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Library Technology Specialist at Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 27 days ago

School Information: Located in Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School opened in 2004 and serves 550+ K-8 students every year. At Brooklyn Excelsior, you can connect passion with purpose....

Senior Media Center Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Job Overview : Working as part of the Media Center at 7 Hudson Square, the Senior MC Specialist will work alongside a team of people that are responsible for the lifecycle of acquisition of live...

Assistant Librarian

  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full-time assistant librarian to support the middle school and high school departments. Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an...

Librarian and Archivist

  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Simon's Rock at Bard College LIBRARIAN AND ARCHIVIST :.interfolio/162238 Our Institution: Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational...

Librarian - 24 - 25 School Year Opening - 4-7 Campus

  • Paterson, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Librarian - 24 - 25 School Year Opening - 4-7 Campus 4-7 Campus 4-7 Campus - Paterson, New Jersey Job Details Job ID:4950120 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Jan 23, 2025 Starting...

Lower School Librarian (Starting August 2025)

  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise...

Accessibility Librarian

  • New York, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 60+ days ago

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $113,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months OR for 12 months) and...

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Salary for Library Media Specialist Jobs in New York, NY

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Library Media Specialists in New York, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
27.7%
High School or GED
10.1%
Doctorate Degree
8.2%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Some High School
1.2%
Some College
0.8%



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