Brooklyn Public Library – Central Library Director

The Central Library Director represents BPL in the community and establishes networks with colleagues and other library and cultural institution professionals.  The Central Library Director will be a member of the Executive Management Team, working collaboratively with other BPL departments on strategic goals.  This position reports to the Deputy Director for Public Service.  

The Director’s responsibilities include:

• Developing unique library programs and services
• Cultivation of Plaza & Auditorium as new spaces for innovative programming and destination for Brooklynites and new audiences
• Managing and motivating a large team
• Building dynamic collections, with emphasis on expanding the Library’s ability to deliver information services in a digital age
• Develops and monitors the Central Library budgets
• Develops and monitors Division work plans
• Oversight of Business Library
• Works closely with the Office of Planning, Design and Facilities to ensure capital projects are monitored and status communicated to staff as warranted
• As part of Senior Public Service Managers team, collaborates on all initiatives that impact public service, identifying new projects for consideration
• Participates as member of system-wide cross-functional teams

 

Qualifications:

 

§                        Five years supervisory or administrative experience in a public or academic library

• Substantial experience working in a multicultural urban environment, and collaborative work with community groups and organizations
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication including the ability to make a presentation to a community group or other audience. Proven ability to interpret and apply library policy; to analyze and solve problems; to generate new ideas; to organize and manage complex activities; and to formulate and carry out a coordinated plan of effective service.
• Flexibility and the willingness to learn, adapt, and a commitment to professional development. Willingness to participate in professional activities and to expand on professional knowledge; awareness of library trends, directions, and best practices.

·          Excellent customer service skills

·                                  Working knowledge of Integrated Library System to manage circulation and user information,  electronic reference resources including the Internet, and Microsoft Office applications

·          Demonstrated experience working with professional organizations

on committees, on projects and initiatives.

• Excellent leadership and management skills

·         Successful track record of supervising and collaborating with staff in a manner that is flexible and supportive yet ensures accountability.

·         Demonstrated project management skills

·         Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement change

·         MLS from an ALA accredited library school

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to:

 

Brooklyn Public Library

Human Resource Department

Staffing & Recruitment Division

Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn NY, 11238

Or

Email: Job2157 <at> brooklynpubliclibrary.org