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The New York Public Library Supervising Librarian - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in New York, New York
Supervising Librarian - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Department: Branch Libraries
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Reporting To: Asha Unnni
Compensation: $77,620 / year
Description
Overview
The mission of the New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities. To deliver on this promise, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library/SNFL is seeking a bright, dynamic, and enthusiastic Supervising Librarian to provide leadership and direction to a team of public service professionals. SNFL is the largest circulating library in the NYPL system. This library is a vital hub for library patrons in and around the City of New York and serves as a bridge between our neighborhood libraries and in-depth research library collections.
This role requires an individual with a passion for creating an environment of teamwork that embraces change and excellent customer service. They must possess effective leadership skills and experience, and be knowledgeable about the administrative and programmatic operations of public libraries in an urban setting.
Responsibilities
Helps to oversee and facilitate programmatic and outreach activities at the branch
Facilitates day-to-day operations in the branch, including the provision of reference and reader’s services
Work closely with the Director, Assistant Director, Managing Librarians, and other SNFL Library unit heads to provide strategic leadership, direction, planning and decision-making to the SNFL team on all aspects of library services, programs and outreach:
public service, the user experience, collection development & marketing and materials processing;
policy implementation, library facility condition; and
supervision, training, and performance evaluation of staff
Collaborates with unit heads to support and deliver a full range of public programs and outreach services to meet the needs of a diverse community. This includes incorporating skills for digital and analog content creation
Partners with Managing Librarians to ensure the ongoing development of staff to align skills and capabilities with the mission and strategic priorities of the Library
Utilizes internal and external metrics to report on key issues to the Director, Assistant Director, staff and key stakeholders in order to foster data driven decision making
Partners and strategizes with other NYPL departments (administrative, support, and programmatic) to develop and launch new service initiatives and resolve staff & operational issues
In the absence of the managers, assumes overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the building
Participates in library and institution-wide committees or task forces as needed
Participates, as appropriate, in the design and implementation of service plans
Represents the library at community external partnership meetings
Develops and review patron service plans for the library and serve as the point of escalation and resolution for patron service issues
Performs other related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York
Required Experience
Demonstrated track record of successful implementation of public programs in a large urban public library.
Demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse populations and groups
Demonstrated track record of connecting with community organizations and partners to promote the Library and its resources
Experience integrating emerging technologies and social media to bolster the patron experience and collaboration in both, physical and virtual spaces
Required Skills
Outstanding interpersonal, oral, written and presentation skills
Successfully demonstrates the ability to exercise sound judgment, identify and assess problems and decisively implement appropriate solutions or recommendations
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Strong analytical orientation with demonstrable experience using metrics to drive decision making
Strong proficiency in written and verbal Spanish. Other languages will be considered.
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
Reporting to Managing Librarian, the Supervising Librarian will manage a small team of 2 to 6 professional staff.
Professional development and team building
Along with Administration, help to manage outreach and external partner relationships
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
Office setting
Public library setting
Physical Duties
Lifting up to 15 lbs.
Sitting and standing for periods of time
Daily use of a computer
Requires travel within NYC
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week
To be scheduled during branch hours (http://www.nypl.org/mml)
Evenings and weekends as required
Schedule subject to change
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.