Brooklyn Public Library welcomes new chief librarian * Brooklyn Paper

"In his first role as youth services librarian, he started the Growing Dollars and Sense Teen Virtual Investment Club, which connected young people with financial professionals to prepare for their financial futures. Later, Maxwell served as the manager of the New Lots Library branch - during which time the library was awarded the Revson Award for outstanding community service - and most recently worked as BPL's Senior Director of Neighborhood Services."

"In that role, he oversaw nearly 700 employees, ran operations for 60 BPL branches and the library's satellite services division - including its bookmobiles - and managed several large projects. Maxwell managed the expansion of Satellite Services, launched the Teen Tech Center network, and worked to embrace and deepen BPL's environmental and civic engagement."

""Brooklyn Public Library is one of New York City's most powerful civic institutions, and it has been my home for almost two decades," Maxwell said in a statement. "I've seen firsthand how our branches transform lives. I am humbled to take on this role and to advance our mission of ensuring Brooklyn has a library system that reflects its people, meets their needs, and opens new possibilities.""

Edwin B. Maxwell assumed the role of Chief Librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library after nearly two decades with the system. He established the Growing Dollars and Sense Teen Virtual Investment Club and led the New Lots Library branch, during which the branch earned the Revson Award for community service. As Senior Director of Neighborhood Services, he oversaw almost 700 employees, operations at 60 branches, satellite services including bookmobiles, and several major projects. He expanded Satellite Services, launched the Teen Tech Center network, and emphasized environmental and civic engagement. He succeeds Nick Higgins, who left after nearly two decades.

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