Library Manager - Yorkville Library

The New York Public Library is seeking a Library Manager to provide leadership and direction to a team of public service professionals in the Yorkville Library.

The Yorkville Branch building is a designated New York City Landmark and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. With over 133,000 patron visits per year, the Library offers a comprehensive service to all those who live, work and study in the changing Yorkville neighborhood.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, including information, circulation, outreach, and programming services
• Serve as the hiring manager for the site and oversee staff development, evaluation, training, and discipline
• Have overall responsibility for branch appearance and layout, procurement of furniture and supplies, and the branch's operational budget
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the onsite user experience
• Build partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, elected officials, and community leaders
• Partner with Programming units to develop and facilitate innovative programs for the community's diverse patron base
• Maintain and update the Library's collection profile
• Focus on providing exceptional customer service and resolving patron complaints
• Collaborate with Library Network Manager and other departments to improve branch library services
• Stay current in public library matters through professional development and involvement in professional organizations

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Skills:

• Substantial public library experience working in a variety of roles
• Demonstrated commitment to providing consistent, high-quality public services
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and implement solutions
• Creativity, flexibility, and initiative in accommodating community and staff needs
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Experience implementing or enforcing library policies and procedures
• Knowledge of emerging library technologies and trends
• Strong computer and technology skills

Benefits:

• The Library embodies the NYPL Core Values: Be Helpful, Be Resourceful, Be Curious, Be Welcoming and Inclusive
• Public service library work environment
• Light lifting/moving required
• Remain in stationary positions for periods of time
• Daily use of a computer