Nick Higgins

Nick Higgins is the Chief Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library in charge of public service across Brooklyn. In concert with other members of the senior management team Nick leads the leads the development of transformative library services and spaces for the residents of Brooklyn.

In his previous role as Director of Outreach Services for BPL, Nick and his team created a suite of unique programs for older adults, individuals and families impacted by the justice system, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Nick began his career in 2006 at BPL as a librarian trainee and worked in several branches, the Inclusive Services department, the Business & Career Library, and the Central Library. Nick also served for three years as the NYPL Correctional Library Supervisor. In 2017 Nick was named “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal for creating a citywide library-based video visiting service for kids with parents incarcerated on Rikers Island. He received an MLS from the Pratt Institute and a BA in British Literature from Hunter College.