May 17
Overview
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provide nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and around the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
At 352,000 square feet, and with over 700,000 catalogued items available across over 7 miles of shelving, the Central Library presents uniquely challenging and complex collections issues.
Reporting to the Central Library Director and Assistant Director and working closely with the Director of Customer Experience, the Central Library Collections Manager is charged with managing special projects relating to Central Library’s collections and deck storage levels. These projects include: assisting Central librarians with conducting regularly scheduled weeding and as-needed inventory assignments; working on special collections projects, coordinating the shifting of collections to accommodate renovation projects; overseeing and providing quality control for librarian staff assigned to specific collections assignments; and consulting with Enterprise Applications and the Circulation Department to ensure that items and their metadata are properly handled during these projects.
This is a non-union, exempt position. The compensation range for this position is $72,000- 75,000.
Responsibilities
- In consultation with Central librarian staff, develop, schedule, manage and implement collection management and weeding projects, based on the library’s weeding policies
- In collaboration with the Clerical Central Library Collections Specialist:
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- develop and refine workflows for shifting, processing, and discarding items, as well as implement retention policies for the storage decks
- assess, survey, plan, coordinate, prioritize and implement collection inventory and relocation projects relating to building-wide facilities projects
- Liaise with BookOps on selecting and purchasing materials for Central’s collections
- Responsible for the themes and curation of collections in New and Noteworthy
- Schedule and facilitate training activities and orientations for librarian and clerical staff on a variety of subjects, including coordination of external workshop providers as needed
- Provide direction to staff on special collections and unique spaces, including the move of collections
- Provide support for the content, arrangement and merchandising of Central’s collections
- Lead teams of librarian staff on special collections and unique spaces including moving collections
- Oversee and manage book sales
- Develop an annual selection plan for adult collections which includes goals, objectives, measurable outcomes
- Collaborate with Enterprise Applications, Customer Experience, and the Circulation Department to ensure that items are properly inventoried and updated in the Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS)
- Leverage analytical tools, including Sierra and Collection HQ, to make assessments regarding the makeup, distribution, and usage of Central’s collections
- Provide direct public service at service points as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; Public
Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required
- Experience with project management
- Experience leading a team
- Working knowledge of Dewey Decimal System
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, judgment, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated respect and sensitivity toward diverse cultures and communities
- Required to work evenings and weekends as needed and ability to work onsite at a BPL location
- Professionalism, ethical conduct, and sense of ownership
- Ability to work under the pressure of time constraints and deadlines
- Physical activity and lifting required (shelving, installing and shifting shelves, moving & transporting books, etc.)
- Standing for long periods
- Bending, Stooping, or crouching
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the Careers Page.
