Supervising Librarian for Correctional Facilities

1 week ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Public Library Full time
Job Title: Supervising Jail and Prison Services Librarian

Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a highly skilled and experienced librarian to oversee the development and delivery of library services to incarcerated individuals in NYC Department of Correction facilities and state & federal prisons. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising staff, developing high-quality collections, and building relationships with institutional partners to support library programming.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement mobile and standing lending libraries at NYC Department of Correction facilities
  • Supervise and support staff providing library services to incarcerated patrons
  • Oversee the development and implementation of library programming in correctional facilities
  • Recruit participants for BPL's Welcome Home reentry program
  • Collaborate with other city library systems on developing and expanding library programming for incarcerated New Yorkers
  • Attend staff meetings across BPL to communicate efforts and solicit feedback and support for library services for people who are incarcerated
  • Develop key relationships within NYC Department of Correction administration and on-the-ground staff in NYC jails
  • Facilitate library orientations and library card sign up at NYC jails and prisons
  • Responsible for collection development (including book donations) for all mobile and standing libraries in correctional facilities
  • Work with branch library staff and Outreach Services staff to identify new opportunities for community outreach
  • Represent BPL at local and national events and conferences
Qualifications:
  • ALA accredited Master's degree in Library Science required; Public Librarians Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required
  • Successful experience working in roles displaying supervision, administrative, outreach, and leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, identify and assess problems, and decisively implement appropriate solutions or recommendations
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively across the Library to meet priorities of the department
  • Creativity, flexibility, and initiative in accommodating community and staff needs
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Knowledge and understanding of urban library issues, library and information technologies; library policies and procedures

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a starting salary of $68,176 plus an automatic increase of $2,830 after 6 months in title.



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