library manager

Description

Library managers supervise the correct usage of library equipment and items. They manage the provided services of a library and the operation of the departments within a library. Library managers also provide training for new staff members and manage the budget of the library.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

project management literature collection management types of literature genres

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

music and video industry copyright legislation digital curation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage digital libraries negotiate library contracts supervise work manage staff coordinate operational activities liaise with colleagues train employees confer with library colleagues recruit employees arrange interlibrary loans provide library information supervise daily library operations buy new library items manage budgets

OPTIONALOptional competences

classify library materials draw up professional texts organise information manage fundraising activities evaluate library materials apply change management manage digital archives manage human resources apply for library funding use databases assess informational needs analyse library users' queries participate in school programs on libraries