Overview
The Bronx Library Center is the largest public library in the Bronx. This 6-floor, 78,000 square feet, majestic LEED-certified building is a dynamic, vibrant, and well-utilized center of access and learning in the Bronx. It is home to New York Public Library’s premier Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection, which features books in English and Spanish on the Latino experience. The Bronx Library Center serves a diverse clientele with dominant populations of Hispanics and African Americans.

This role requires an individual with a passion for creating an environment of teamwork that embraces change and excellent customer service. They must possess effective leadership skills and experience, and be knowledgeable about the administrative and programmatic operations of public libraries in an urban setting.

The Center houses dedicated departments (collections, services) for the following: Adult, Reference, Children, and a Teen Center. Additionally, the Bronx Library Center offers:

• Career Services to provide essential professional development support and resources for job seekers, who want insight on crafting an effective professional portfolio - resume, cover letter, interview materials, or job search strategies - to enhance their career.
• College and Career Pathways hub to establish regular college and career preparation programs, workshops, and one-on-one sessions
• The largest Adult Learning Center in the New York Public Library where adults learn to write and non-English speakers learn English
• IDNYC enrollment office
• TechConnect computer lab where a myriad of free computer classes are held each month 
• A 150-seat auditorium for cultural/literary presentations 
• Multiple conference rooms