Dear Safranim, Moadim b'simcha to all who are observing Sukkot.
NYPL is hiring a Manager for the Research Study Rooms in the Center for Research in the Humanities. Here is a link to more information - please feel free to forward. Thank you! Manager, Research Study Rooms <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/f601ce1f-03a4-4fcd-bee1-ca0cf6315622__;!!KGKeukY!2wSEsN5DZM3qSLXMRdsN_00XDqiX0y6SNxGb-oQ7nwlY6fnKeSmL1kN7r7Q-ZmiPxttd1YpgLM8uEItp8hDcE5qvJw$ > (Position at NYPL) https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/f601ce1f-03a4-4fcd-bee1-ca0cf6315622__;!!KGKeukY!2wSEsN5DZM3qSLXMRdsN_00XDqiX0y6SNxGb-oQ7nwlY6fnKeSmL1kN7r7Q-ZmiPxttd1YpgLM8uEItp8hDcE5qvJw$ Manager, Research Study Rooms Overview The Center for Research in the Humanities provides space and access to collections for hundreds of researchers, writers, and fellowship recipients who depend on the New York Public Library’s resources for their work. Reporting to the Assistant Director of the General Humanities Reference Division, this position lies at the convergence point of key strands of the strategic program plan and supports the library’s ongoing commitment to user experience. This role will facilitate the connection between researchers and library staff across the research centers, ensuring access to expert advice, improving researcher experience by building relationships and encouraging a deeper level of engagement with the Library. This role will also facilitate opportunities for frequent- and long term- users to showcase the work being done at the Library and share their knowledge through new and existing programs and platforms. The Manager lends support to outreach plans, reports, and other initiatives based in the Schwarzman Building. We are looking for someone we can count on to: Own: - the management and operations of the Center for Research in the Humanities - providing support to researchers working in the Center, facilitating connections with staff and resources across the Library Teach: - colleagues and external partners about the operations of the Center and its role within the Research Libraries Learn: - how the Research Libraries work, including an understanding of operations, structure, and goals across each Research division - how the Center contributes to the Library's mission and strategic objectives Improve: - operations so that they are successful, efficient, and accountable Some expectations for this role are that within: 1 month, this person will: - Become familiar with the mission, strategy, and operations of the Center and the larger organization - Meet with staff members and understand the scope of their jobs and day-to-day responsibilities. - Become familiar with NYPL culture and mission 3 months, this person will: - Set up a regular cadence for meetings and updates with teams and stakeholders - Work with the Assistant Director to review and update the Center's documentation and reporting procedures - Develop a plan for the maintenance and use of the Center's researcher database - Be able to identify and have a process to address service issues 6 months and beyond, this person will: - Contribute to the strategic plan and reporting for the Center - Fully manage the operations and administrative duties of the Center Responsibilities - Manage daily operations and administrative duties of the Center, including: - cultivating a productive research environment in the Centers study rooms - ensuring timely delivery of researcher requests and addressing other service issues - developing, distributing, and updating policies and workflows - maintaining statistics and researcher databases, and - contributing to and writing reports on Center activities - Manage the Center part-time staff - hiring, scheduling, training, and supporting this team - Provide oversight of the application and orientation process for the research study rooms, ensuring a consistent and high level of public service and research support - Support researchers working in the Center, facilitating connections with staff, departments, and resources across the Library - Maintain open and clear communication channels with researchers and library staff, including the publishing of a monthly Center newsletter for researchers - Develop outreach and training materials for use in the Library's instruction and outreach program initiatives for internal and external audiences - Maintain a personal program of continuous education and professional development - Perform related duties as required Required Education, Experience & Skills Required Education & Certifications ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies Required Experience At least 3 years of public service within a large public or research library system Required Skills - Successfully demonstrated excellent public service skills - Excellent interpersonal skills, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate and express ideas clearly in presentations and in writing - Successfully demonstrated organizational skills, including meeting deadlines, setting priorities, and monitoring workflow. - Demonstrated experience using online catalogs, electronic databases, and internet sources in reference work - Demonstrated computer and word processing skills, including Google office products, MS Word and Excel. - Familiarity with Sierra, Drupal, Zoom, Tripleseat, and Airtable Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities Manages the Center's part-time staff More... Core Values *All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL 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 Work Environment - Research Library environment Physical Duties - Light lifting/moving may be required Pre-Placement Physical Required? No Union/Non Union Non-Union FLSA Status Exempt Schedule Monday - Friday, 10am-6pm, occasional evenings as needed *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. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.* About The New York Public Library The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.nypl.org__;!!KGKeukY!2wSEsN5DZM3qSLXMRdsN_00XDqiX0y6SNxGb-oQ7nwlY6fnKeSmL1kN7r7Q-ZmiPxttd1YpgLM8uEItp8hB6Q0lbOA$ . Best wishes, -- *Amanda (Miryem-Khaye) Seigel* Librarian III - Instruction and Outreach Dorot Jewish Division, Room 111 The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 476 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 212.930.0601 | x20601 nypl.org https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jewish-division__;!!KGKeukY!2wSEsN5DZM3qSLXMRdsN_00XDqiX0y6SNxGb-oQ7nwlY6fnKeSmL1kN7r7Q-ZmiPxttd1YpgLM8uEItp8hALwDtM3g$
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