Library Services Manager

About the position

The Library Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of library services within a designated area, ensuring efficient management of staff, resources, and library functions. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing library activities, including reference services, collection development, and community engagement, while also contributing to the overall goals and objectives of the library district.

Responsibilities
? Plans, organizes, and directs staff in general library techniques, reference and readers' advisement, circulation, programming, collection development and maintenance, cataloging and acquisitions services, electronic services and systems, and related activities.
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? Selects, hires, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates both directly and through subordinate supervisors.
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? Participates in the ongoing training and development of staff at the district level.
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? Prepares, administers, and monitors assigned portions of the budget, ensuring efficient and economical utilization of resources.
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? Contributes to and promotes cooperation and coordination of effort between the library service area assignment and the rest of the library district.
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? Works with library administration to develop goals and objectives for local service area and district-wide long-range planning.
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? Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of district policies and procedures.
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? Supports and supervises the implementation of district-wide policies and procedures and interprets and applies library policies and procedures for patrons and staff.
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? Directs the circulation and library materials handling functions to ensure efficient movement of materials throughout the library district.
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? Attends and participates in library meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.
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? Establishes and maintains effective community contacts and relationships.
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? Supervises the collection, maintenance, and timely submission of records, reports, and statistical data as required by the district library.
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? Provides input and oversees the development and maintenance of assigned branch library collections to meet local patron needs.
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? Ensures that the building and grounds of the assigned library are properly maintained.
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? Coordinates building and equipment maintenance, janitorial services, and repairs.
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? Maintains a clean and organized facility.

Requirements
? Experience in library management or a related field.
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? Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
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? Ability to develop and implement library policies and procedures.
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? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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? Budget management experience.

Nice-to-haves
? Knowledge of current library technologies and trends.
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? Experience in grant writing and administration.
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? Familiarity with community engagement strategies.

Benefits
? Health insurance coverage.
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? Retirement savings plan options.
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? Paid holidays and vacation time.

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