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Location Closure The Forest Park, Washington Village, Herring Run, Brooklyn, & Northwood branches are closed for renovations. Learn more here.

Holiday Closing All Pratt Library locations will be closed early Wednesday, November 27 at 5 pm, and closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

The Pratt is only as good as the staff members who make up the organization. We will work to support career pathways by expanding employee development opportunities. We will focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in alignment with the Pratt’s mission and vision.

Organizational Development

The Library will strengthen equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts to ensure employees feel valued and have equal opportunities to succeed.

Strategies

  • Increase Alignment with Library Mission
  • Maintain Diverse, Safe, and Equitable Workplace and Culture
  • Prioritize Diversity in Staff Hiring, Learning, and Development
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staff smile with employee of the month award

Employee Development and Continuous Learning

The Library will create strategies for recruiting, engaging, and developing talent by identifying continuous learning and career plans that incorporate performance management and professional growth.

Strategies

  • Allocate Resources to Provide Staff with Tools, Training, and Learning Opportunities
  • Design Roles that Meet Organizational Needs
  • Develop Recruitment Strategies that Align with the Library's Mission
  • Provide Ongoing Learning Opportunities for Managers
  • Continue Staff Forums and Other Collaboration Avenues
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Special Collections SLRC tour with librarians and books

Operational Excellence

The Library will focus on leveraging expertise, technology, and standardizing practices to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and internal stakeholder satisfaction.

Strategies

  • Harness Organizational Expertise
  • Evaluate and Map Current Workflows for Continuous Improvement
  • Develop Transparent, Efficient, and Properly Communicated Policies & Procedures
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Strategic Plan
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Strategic Plan


The mission of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is to empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all through equitable access to information, services, and opportunity for all, rich and poor, without distinction of race or color.

Careers
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Careers


Interested in joining the Pratt team? Learn more about open positions, staff benefits, and volunteer opportunities.