F/T - Library Mgr - NYPL/Roosevelt Is (NYC)

Library Manager

Roosevelt Island Library

New York Public Library

Job ID	2013-7192	# of Openings Remaining	1
Location	US-NY-Manhattan	Type	Full-Time Regular
Department	RI, Roosevelt Island

Position Description:

External Overview:

Please attach a resume when applying for this position.

External Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Library Network Manager: Supervises all aspects of library services at a site Develops strategies to enhance the onsite user experience Responsible for driving increased circulation and attendance for the site Uses statistics and metrics to tailor services and branch staff scheduling to meet local community needs Responsible for successful outreach with community organizations, schools, and elected officials Responsible for the maintenance and updating of the site collection profile and communicating collection needs to the Collections Strategy Office Plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the delivery of services Responsible for resolving patron complaints and staff performance issues Ensures that staff devotes sufficient time to public service and site hours meet patron requirements Collaborates with Library Network Manager, facilities and security administrators, and others to ensure that the site is well-maintained and managed and that technology is operational Works with the respective Library Network Manager to deliver relevant community-specific programs Ensures site staff participation in relevant and appropriate training programs Has final authority for site schedules, money, and timesheets Responsible for tracking timing and preparation of staff performance reviews Serves as the hiring manager for the site and is responsible for administering personnel actions in PeopleSoft Performs related duties as required

External Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Substantial, successfully demonstrated public library experience working in a variety of responsible roles displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills appropriate to the position Successfully demonstrated commitment to providing consistent, high-quality public services Commitment to diversity and inclusion Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Library Successfully demonstrated experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, identify and assess problems and decisively implement appropriate solutions or recommendations Ability to work well independently and collaboratively across the Library to get things accomplished Successful track record of demonstrating creativity, flexibility, and initiative in accommodating community and staff needs Knowledge and understanding of urban library issues, library and information technologies; library policies and procedures

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