Position Available - Principal Librarian

[Morris, Lisa]

Principal Librarian, Division Chief
General Reference Center (GRC)
Central Library

Brooklyn Public Library is recruiting for a Principal Librarian for the new
General Reference Center located at its Central Library. The General
Reference Center will be a gateway to the Central Library, and will be a
model of excellence in customer service as well as provide information and
referral services, quick reference, access to online resources, periodical
assistance and facilitate technology training for the public. The GRC will
also function as a beacon for integrating electronic resources into
reference services and as a system-wide laboratory for training in reference
services.  The General Reference Center plans to open in Spring 2002. 

Under the direction of the Central Library Administrative Team, the
Principal Librarian will manage the General Reference Center and Telephone
Reference/Digital Reference.  Responsibilities include:

*	Select and evaluate staff
*	Develop core reference collection
*	Provide management oversight for all staff and operations
*	Develop public instruction programs in the use of electronic
resources 
*	Evaluate and select print and electronic resources
*	Ensure cross-training of General Reference Center and
Telephone/Digital Reference staff

Qualifications:
*	MLS from an accredited ALA institution
*	Eligible for a New York State public librarian's professional
certificate
*	3-5 years of management and supervisory experience
*	Demonstrated knowledge of reference sources in the humanities,
sciences, and social sciences
*	Dedication to provide high quality customer service
*	Ability to foster a team environment
*	Ability to identify training opportunities appropriate to the
maintenance of a highly trained staff
*	Experience using and evaluating a wide array of electronic resources
and integrating them into reference service
*	Demonstrated knowledge of telephone reference operations and
e-reference services
*	Ability to manage multiple operations
*	Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Salary commensurate with experience / excellent benefits and relocation
assistance.

Send a cover letter and resume to Brooklyn Public Library, Human Resources
Department, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York, 11238; Fax: (718)
230-6743.
E-mail: job2109 at brooklynpubliclibrary.org
<mailto:job2109 at brooklynpubliclibrary.org>   EOE

Lisa R. Morris

Brooklyn Public Library
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
{718} 230-2454; Fax: {718} 230-6743
l.morris at brooklynpubliclibrary.org
<mailto:l.morris at brooklynpubliclibrary.org>