# Library Manager - Riverside Library **Company**: Nypl **Location**: New York, NY **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full time **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/8813a8a0-2184-4b1f-8c17-da0011da0eaf?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_fa7d20eb-a48 ## Description The New York Public Library is seeking a Library Manager to provide leadership and direction to a team of public service professionals in the Riverside Library. The Library Manager must have a passion for creating an environment of teamwork that embraces change and excellent customer service. They must possess effective management skills and experience, and be knowledgeable about the administrative and programmatic operations of public libraries in an urban setting. Key Responsibilities: - Manages the day-to-day operations of the branch, including information, circulation, outreach, and programming services - Serves as the hiring manager for the site and is responsible for the ongoing development, evaluation, training, and discipline of staff - Has overall responsibility for branch appearance and layout, the procurement of furniture and supplies, and the branch's operational budget - Develops and implements strategies to enhance the onsite user experience - Builds partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, elected officials, and community leaders - Partners with Programming units to develop and facilitate innovative programs for the community's diverse patron base - Maintains and updates the Library's collection profile - Focuses overall effort on providing exceptional customer service - Collaborates with Library Network Manager and other departments to improve the quality and variety of branch library services - Stays current in public library matters through professional development 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 displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills - Successfully demonstrated commitment to providing consistent, high-quality public services - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills - Successfully demonstrated experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff - Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, identify and assess problems, and decisively implement appropriate solutions - Ability to work well independently and collaboratively across the Library - Creativity, flexibility, and initiative in accommodating community and staff needs - Commitment to diversity and inclusion - Experience implementing or enforcing library policies and procedures - Knowledge and understanding of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends - Strong computer and other related technology skills Benefits: - The Library offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth 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 ## Skills ### Required - public library experience - administrative skills - supervisory skills - leadership skills - communication skills - problem-solving skills - teamwork skills - diversity and inclusion - library policies and procedures - emerging library technologies ### Nice to have - ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies - experience creating, conducting, and/or participating in community training, programming, and outreach - Spanish fluency --- Source: [Apply at nypl.pinpointhq.com](https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/8813a8a0-2184-4b1f-8c17-da0011da0eaf?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)