Library Services Manager manages the daily planning, staff, and operations for the acquisition, classification, maintenance, licensing, and distribution of print and digital materials to meet the information needs of library users. Coordinates process to research, review, identify and procure new materials to develop the library's collection. Being a Library Services Manager performs cataloging and creates bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Develops and oversees support, service, and technology resources to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Additionally, Library Services Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Library Services Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Library Services Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
DEFINITION Under the direction and supervision of the Library Director, performs a variety of professional library activities including supervising staff, managing library collections, planning programming, and providing customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervises, trains and evaluates Patron Services Department and Outreach Program staff; Selects, organizes and maintains the Adult Fiction, Large Print, Audiobook, and Serials collections in print and electronic format and the electronic database collection with help from support staff; Maintains, develops, and preserves the Genealogy, Nebraska History, and other local history collections and items; Plans and prepares adult programming for the library; Keeps current with the principles and practices of modern libraries through professional development activities; Keeps statistics of department productivity and provides reports as required; Assists patrons at all service desks, providing reference and reader’s advisory service, helping patrons on computers and library-related equipment, checking materials in and out, organizing returned materials, collecting service charges, registering new patrons, placing holds on materials for patrons, and searching for materials; Assists patrons in advanced searching and utilization of the library’s databases, research collections, and historical collections; Assists patrons in advanced reader’s advisory services; Answers telephones and provides assistance with general patron questions; Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requires the minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or a related field (a Master’s Degree in Library Science is preferred), Nebraska Public Library Certification or the ability to attain such.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,538.00 - $6,224.00 per month
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Work Location: In person
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