Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform manual and clerical duties in a library.� Employees in this classification are closely supervised and are primarily responsible for shelving and organizing materials in the library. Other major responsibilities include answering general questions from patrons, preparing meeting areas, preparing displays and decorations, performing light maintenance and/or housekeeping, and assisting staff with a variety of tasks.� Supervision is typically received from Librarians.� This classification differs from the Library Assistant classifications in that Library Assistants are typically assigned to more technical tasks such as providing reference assistance and performing circulation duties.
Special Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:��Position incumbents may be required to work nights and weekends.� Some positions may be part time. DESIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (NOT REQUIRED): High school diploma or G.E.D. class� NOTE: Applicants for the Library Page classification apply directly to the department where employment is sought.� Applicants are considered and hired in the order that applications�are received.