Managing Librarian, Bronx Library Center

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Key Responsibilities

Under the general guidance of the Associate Director for the Central Bronx Network,

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Overview
The Bronx Library Center is the largest public library in the Bronx. This 6-floor, 78,000 square feet, majestic LEED-certified building is a dynamic, vibrant, and well-utilized center of access and learning in the Bronx. It is home to The New York Public Library’s premier Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection, which features books in English and Spanish on the Latino experience. The Bronx Library Center serves a diverse population of patrons.

The Managing Librarian provides direct leadership and oversight to departmental staff, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of essential public services. This role involves active participation in daily operations, including staff supervision, problem-solving, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures to best serve the community.

This onsite role requires a consistent presence within the department to foster strong relationships with staff and the community. The Managing Librarian will be actively engaged in directly addressing Patron issues and concerns and ensuring a visible and accessible point of contact for public service matters.

The Center houses dedicated departments (collections, services) for the following: Adult, Reference, Children, and a Teen Center. Additionally, the Bronx Library Center offers:

Career Services to provide essential professional development support and resources for job seekers, who want insight on crafting an effective professional portfolio - resume, cover letter, interview materials, or job search strategies - to enhance their career.
College and Career Pathways hub to establish regular college and career preparation programs, workshops, and one-on-one sessions
The largest Adult Learning Center in the New York Public Library where adults learn to write and non-English speakers learn English
TechConnect computer lab where a myriad of free computer classes are held each month
A 150-seat auditorium for cultural/literary presentations
Multiple conference rooms

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own:

Leadership in managing the Center’s operations, ensuring excellent customer service, managing branch environments, and delivering on key initiatives

Teach:

And inspire staff with new creative ideas for growing the use of and support for library services among the public and partners

Learn:

The emerging trends in the Bronx-Fordham community and Library to optimize processes to help serve the public better

Improve:

The Center’s vision and presence in the Bronx-Fordham community and the organization

Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person will:

Learn NYPL’s strategic priorities, Library Sites & Services goals, the Bronx Library Center community and facility, diverse library team, the Center’s services and programs and workflows

3 months, this person will:

Formulate and carry out improvements in public services and behind-the-scenes procedures and workflow for all departments
Collaborate with department managers and key stakeholders to improve the quality and variety of services and programming to ensure effective delivery of public service and access to library materials

6 months and beyond, this person will:

Develop and implement strategies in the planning and implementation of NYPL priorities at BLC to enhance the onsite user experience.
Work well independently and collaboratively across the Library to get things accomplished

Responsibilities:

Under the general guidance of the Associate Director for the Central Bronx Network, the Managing Librarian at the Bronx Library Center will:

Manage the day-to-day supervision of the Bronx Library Center (BLC), including daily oversight of all public service units
Provide hands-on management, supervision and mentorship of department supervisors including oversight of circulation practices and the circulation team
Foster a collaborative, team building work environment
Contribute and manage to the ongoing development, evaluation, training, and discipline of staff in accordance with Library policies
Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, elected officials, and community leaders further to strengthen the Center’s relationships with the diverse community
Coordinate mid to large-scale events at the Bronx Library Center, including events by Library departments, elected officials, and outside agencies
Participate in committees and project teams whose work is relevant to the Library’s strategic initiatives as needed
Stay current in public library matters through professional meetings; maintain active membership in state and national library associations; participate in activities of professional organizations; keep informed on current trends and developments affecting libraries
Take responsibility for the Central Bronx Network in the absence of the Associate Director
Perform related duties as required