What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Librarian position at The New York Public Library?
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is part of The New York Public Library, serving patrons who are eligible to borrow materials from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) in the Downstate New York Region.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
- Own the day-to-day operations of the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
- Teach fellow colleagues across The New York Public Library about services provided to Andrew Heiskell patrons
- Learn standards and best practices of service from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership on behalf of The New York Public Library with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped both locally and on a state and national level
- Develop and direct the delivery of services for readers who are blind or print impaired and who are eligible for services from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
- Interact with community leaders to promote the services of the Library as well as working with advocacy
- Collaborate with the Library's Development team to create grant proposals and planned giving activities and to procure state funding
Requirements:
- ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies
- Public Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York
- 5 years of public library experience, including 3 years of successfully demonstrated experience supervising, training and mentoring staff
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.
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 as 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.
