Deputy Chief Librarian
About The Position
The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is seeking nominations for and/or applications for the position of Deputy Chief Librarian. This role provides strategic and functional oversight of library public services across Brooklyn, including the Central Library and six Service Regions (61 branches total). Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Deputy Chief Librarian is part of the Public Service Leadership Team and involved in high-level decision-making for the library system, ensuring consistent and high-quality services. The position is responsible for translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, building organizational alignment, and ensuring successful implementation across all public service points. The Deputy Chief Librarian fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, and operational excellence, driving alignment across BPL’s public service network. This role requires proficiency in library operations and public-facing services, and the ability to build positive relationships with business and administrative departments. The Deputy Chief Librarian will play an integral role in creating and executing the broad vision for public service excellence across BPL. Direct reports include the Central Library Director, six Regional Directors, and an Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time, non-union, exempt position.
Requirements
- M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school.
- Qualified for a Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York.
- A minimum of seven years of demonstrated supervisory and management experience.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in the operations of BPL’s libraries and public-facing services.
- Dedication to providing excellent customer service.
- Experience developing fruitful partnerships in the community.
- Experience implementing programs aligned with BPL's mission and vision.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic and functional oversight of library public services, including the Central Library and six Service Regions across Brooklyn (61 branches in total).
- Serves as the principal operational leader for Public Service in partnership with the Chief Librarian.
- Translates strategic priorities into actionable plans.
- Builds organizational alignment.
- Ensures successful implementation of plans across Central Library, Regional leadership, and neighborhood branches.
- Builds and fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Drives alignment across BPL’s public service network.
- Fosters positive and productive relationships with business and administrative departments.
- Plays an integral role in creating and executing the broad vision for public service excellence across BPL.
Benefits
- Thousands of free programs every day for people from all walks of life.
- Opportunities to enjoy the discovery of a good book.
- Motivating and challenging environment where innovation is key.
- Stimulating workplace highly regarded by its culturally diverse community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
