F/T - Supervising Librarian, Art Collection, NYPL (NY)

Supervising Librarian, Art Collection - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

Department: Branch Libraries

 

Employment Type: Full Time

 

Location: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

 

Workplace type: Onsite

 

Compensation: $77,620 / year

 

Reporting To: Asha Unni

 

 

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 management for the Art Collection of SNFL. As the largest circulating branch 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 strong art or art history background and a passion for creating an environment of teamwork that embraces change and excellent customer service. They must work collaboratively within the SNFL team and with BookOps to assess art collection performance and advise on art collection strategy; they should also keep up-to-date on the usage of the collection and suggest changes to SNFL leadership accordingly. They should possess effective leadership skills and experience, and identify current and emerging art collection needs of the library population, including multicultural groups and immigrant communities. They should be knowledgeable about the administration and operations of public libraries in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in the branch, including information services and circulation, while providing reference and reader services
• Work closely with the Managing Librarian, Library Services, and other unit heads to offer, direction, planning, and decision-making for the SNFL team across all areas of Library Services including public service, user experience, collection development, marketing, materials processing, policy implementation, and staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation
• Partner with Supervising Librarians to ensure ongoing development of staff to align skills and capabilities with the mission and strategic priorities of the library
• Utilize internal and external metrics to report on key issues to the Director, Assistant Director, staff, and key stakeholders to foster data-driven decision-making
• Partner and strategize 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, assume overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the building
• Participate in library collection assessment, circulation analysis, and institution-wide committees as needed
• Participate, as appropriate, in the design and implementation of service plans
• Represent the library at community external partnership meetings
• Develop and review patron service plans for the library and serve as the point of escalation and resolution for patron service issues
• Perform 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
• Degree in Art or Art History

Required Experience

• Demonstrated track record of successful implementation of collection development initiatives in a large urban public library
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams and departments
• Strong communication skills that promote understanding and collaboration across various departments
• Prior supervisory experience is a must
• Demonstrated commitment to the work of supporting adult library patrons and readers
• Knowledge of emerging library technologies, services, and collection development trends for adults in urban public libraries

Required Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills 
• Knowledge and background of art books
• Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Successfully demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, identify and assess problems, and decisively implement appropriate solutions or recommendations
• Strong analytical orientation with demonstrable experience using metrics to drive decision-making

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2-4
• Manage competing priorities
• Manage patron experience complaints/resolutions

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NYPL 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
• Daily use of a computer
• May require travel within NYC

Physical Duties

• Move and transport up to 15 lbs.
• Remaining stationary for periods of time

Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No

Union
Local 1930

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule
35 hours per week

To be scheduled during branch hours

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.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org. 

 

To Apply:

 

https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/648e2a13-c076-4d5f-b4de-eb3ca6125bfe

 

 

 

F/T - Electronic Resources Lib, Molloy U (NY)

The James E. Tobin Library at Molloy University seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian. This is an in-person/on-campus 35 hour per week, 52 week a year position with the option for one remote day per week. 

 

The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing and troubleshooting the library’s online and subscription resources. They monitor and run frequent analyses on usage to ensure the resources meet the needs of the library and the university’s curriculum.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

• ·     Ensures that the library’s electronic resources perform properly and add value to our patrons by:

• Supporting and troubleshooting the daily operation of electronic resources, which includes subscription databases and collections, proxy server, OpenURL management, the library's CMS presence, a variety of hosted environments/external websites and other digital systems and services through which patrons locate information
• Serving as the technical liaison between the library and numerous third party systems (i.e., database aggregators and other providers of electronic content) as well as Molloy’s IT department
• Recommending, implementing, and supporting emerging technologies (e.g. mobile apps, chat etc.)
• Creating content for the library's webpages to be reviewed by the library’s approver in the CMS
• Ensuring resources are both discoverable and readily available from both on and off campus
• Monitoring various listservs and other vendor communication channels that specifically report on electronic resources and other performance issues  

 

 

• Manages and assesses electronic resources (databases, collections, ejournals) :

• Support the full life cycle of electronic resources including trials, subscriptions, budgeting, activating/deactivating, troubleshooting, evaluating, and keeping abreast of best practices
• Analyzing and interpreting resource usage statistics, turnaways, historical trends, and anticipating future trends
• Communicating with vendors in order to obtain the best optimization of the various products, including frequent platform upgrades, custom branding and linking to other library resources
• Maintaining an electronic resource management (ERM) system in related areas
• Working closely with subscription agents to negotiate subscription terms/licenses for electronic journals
• Gathering, monitoring, and evaluating usage statistics related to single title ejournals including an analysis of overlap held in databases and ILL requests or available through other subscribed document delivery systems
• Ensuring collections and individual titles meet the requirements of current and proposed degree programs; providing appropriate documentation that contributes to and supports the accreditation process 

 

• Fulfills the essential functional expectations for all academic librarians by:
• Participating in daily reference shifts serving all patrons of the university both in traditional and virtual environments.   
• Teaching instruction classes in research techniques and information literacy to groups or individuals as scheduled.
• Maintaining a high level of proficiency in all library databases and resources; learning new technologies or resources and adapting to new methodologies as required
• Learning new technologies or resources and adapting to new methodologies as required
• Remaining current with developments in librarianship, seeking ongoing professional development opportunities on a continual basis
• Creating and maintaining LibGuides in liaison subject and multi-disciplinary areas as required
• Serves as a professional representative to faculty and the community by:
• Serving as a library Liaison in one or more subjects as assigned
• Facilitating collection development efforts in those assigned subjects, particularly when a new degree program is developed or it is part of an accreditation/reaccreditation process
• Participating in campus initiatives such as accreditation self-study, mission-related events, recruitment and orientation of new students and faculty
• Representing the library on campus-wide committees 

 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree (ALA - accredited MLS or MLIS)
• 3 to 5 years of work related experience 
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) 
• Databases (Library related)
• Web Development (CMS Maintenance)

 

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Statistical Software (Library related)
• Backend System (Library related) 

 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT

• Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

 

SALARY INFORMATION

 

When determining the salary offer for a new employee, Molloy considers several key characteristics such as job knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal and external equity. The hiring annual salary for this position is $65,000 to $70,000. This annual salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation at the time of posting. 

 

As part of its total compensation package, Molloy University offers an extensive range of benefits and programs for its employees including excellent health and dental insurance options, generous time off and tuition benefits. For further information, please visit Benefits | Molloy University. 

 

To Apply:

 

Applications must be submitted through ADP at  

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f1758074-bb0b-4d6b-8d46-3a90ce325365&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=546705&lang=en_US 

 

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Molloy University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status; in its administration of educational policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices. Molloy University takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the University seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is University policy to recruit, employ, retain and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex, race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or physical disability.