Children's Supervising Librarian - Bronx Library Center
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About The Position
The mission of the New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities. To deliver on this promise, we provide free access to physical and electronic resources in neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The New York Public Library is seeking a bright, dynamic, and enthusiastic Supervising Librarian to provide leadership and direction to a team of public service professionals at the Bronx Library Center. With over 700,000 patron visits per year, the Center offers a comprehensive service to all those who live, work and study in the vibrant Fordham neighborhood by offering patrons access to a wide range of books, information and knowledge. The Bronx Library Center is open to the public Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm and Friday-Saturday 10am to 8pm. The Center houses dedicated departments (collections, services) for the following: Adult, Reference, Children and a Teen Center. Additionally, the Bronx Library Center has: A Career Education & Information Service where job seekers can get assistance, The largest Adult Learning Center in the New York Public Library where adults learn to write and non-English speakers learn English, A computer lab where a myriad of free computer classes are held each month, Bridge-Up Hub, A 150-seat auditorium where cultural/literary presentations are held every Saturday, Multiple conference rooms. We are currently seeking a Children's Supervising Librarian who is responsible for the overall administration of the Children Services Department at the Bronx Library Center, including public service, community outreach, program planning, collection development, and the supervision, training and evaluation of staff.
