New York Public Library is hiring : Managing Librarian, Programs and Outreach (SN

Overview

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is the largest circulating library within the New York Public Library (NYPL) system. It serves as a vital hub for patrons in and around New York City, connecting neighborhood libraries with the extensive collections of our research libraries.

This public-facing position reports to the Assistant Director and requires an innovative thinker who is passionate about managing people, collaborating with library staff, and community partners. The role involves developing, planning, marketing, and implementing flagship-level library programs and outreach services designed to benefit our diverse community.

We are seeking an excellent communicator with exceptional organizational skills and proven strategic leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas and positive energy while building meaningful relationships both internally and externally. A deep understanding of the SNFL library community is essential.

We are looking for someone we can count on to :

• Leadership of the SNFL’s adult programming and outreach services.
• Communication and evaluation of community needs and trends, forecasting future demographic shifts, and formulating long-term strategies for programs and outreach.

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Expectations by Timeframe

1 month : Become familiar with managerial responsibilities, project timelines, administrative tasks, and branch obligations; engage in one-on-one discussions with SNFL leadership, direct reports, internal staff, and key department heads to collaboratively support and enhance our programs and outreach initiatives; recommend best practices and protocols to support a robust series of programs and outreach initiatives.

3 months : Work to create more efficient workflows for the programming / outreach team and more effectively communicate with cross-functional team colleagues; participate in the hiring process related to new roles, including interviewing and decision-making for new team members; manage time effectively in communicating with colleagues and other departments, vendors, and partnerships.

6 months and beyond : Plan, develop, and implement flagship public programs and outreach initiatives to address the needs of a diverse community; partner with NYPL leadership to ensure ongoing professional development of staff; utilize internal and external metrics to report key issues to SNFL leadership and stakeholders; partner and strategize with other NYPL departments to develop and launch new service initiatives and resolve staff and operational issues; work with SNFL leadership to develop a 5-year strategic plan to enhance readers’ advisory opportunities and training for staff across all age groups.

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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 duties and responsibilities. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented as needed.

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