• Manage division collection development activities in coordination with NYPL collection strategy, trends in academic and trade (e) book publishing, and Schomburg’s users and existing collection strengths.
• Coordinate and participate with other management staff in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures, goals, long-term objectives, and planning.
• Plan and organize activities and supervise personnel for assigned division; conduct regular scheduled meetings with staff.
• Manage work activities, supervise projects and programs, monitor workflow, review and evaluate work procedures and methods. Ensure cataloging meets library standards.
• Review donated material and printed matter separated from special formats for inclusion in JBH R&R collection.
•  Monitor division budget, participate in the forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Administer contracts and service agreements and evaluate ongoing services provided by vendors.
• Work closely with Schomburg senior management and NYPL Development staff to identify and secure funding from grants and donors and prepare proposals, applications, and reports.
• Report annual preservation statistics and monthly statistics for materials added or withdrawn.
• Monitor stack environment, designate material for special treatment, and maintain preservation materials.
• Manage shelf and bindery preparation and ensure staff training for materials handling and disaster preparedness.
• Monitor circulation of collection materials and report outstanding circulation items to security officers for follow up.
• Manage routine shelf reading/inventory to ensure timely materials delivery.

• Strategic thinking
• Results oriented
• Collaboration and influence
• Change management
• Performance coaching

• MLS from an ALA accredited library school.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a research library environment; relevant branch library experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of African-American, African and African Diasporan bibliography, resources, and scholarship.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public and preparation services, policies, and procedures. Clear record of outstanding public service delivery.
• Successfully demonstrated administrative and supervising experience in consolidating and managing a public and technical service unit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of online systems.
• Administrative, budgetary, and supervisory experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills, including the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and users.  Experience speaking publicly.
• Knowledge of RLIN and OCLC required, and proven record of continuing education on new library standards.

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