Library Services Director jobs in Fort Worth, TX
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)
Recently Added Library Services Director jobs
Library Services Manager
- City of Arlington
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Arlington, TX
FULL_TIME
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Under general direction, this position directs and coordinates programs and services in library facilities and in the community ensuring effective implementation, marketing, and evaluation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Direct and coordinate the activities of one or more library programs of service in conjunction with library system policies; including, evaluation of service functions and programming; monitoring budgetary expenditures for supplies and staffing resources; forming and maintaining community partnerships; selecting, training and evaluating staff; interpreting library policies and procedures to staff and the public; and, resolving customer complaints or problems.
- Strategically develop and maintain the scope and quality of the library's collection of materials and selection of programming and services; including, overseeing the selection of books and other library materials for the collection; evaluating community collaborative opportunities; and, routinely evaluate and assess the efficiency, usage and relevancy of the collection, programming and service offerings to community needs.
- Supervise and participate in the delivery of library customer service; including, the provision of reference and reader's advisory service; utilize knowledge of both print and electronic reference sources, cataloging principles and popular literature; create and execute a search strategy to locate answers to specific questions utilizing either print or electronic resources; instruct library users in the use of library print and electronic resources and equipment; and, communicate with and respond pleasantly to a demanding and diverse public.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:- Compile and maintain daily work records, statistical data regarding program and service usage and performance measures, financial records for fines and service fees, and to prepare analytical and descriptive reports about library program usage and services.
- Assist patrons with all facets of circulation services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:-
Knowledge of principles, practices, and the operation of public libraries.
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Knowledge of supervision and management principles and team leadership techniques.
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Knowledge of professional library publications and literature of library science.
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Knowledge of library budgeting and financial principles.
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Skill in assessing the public's needs for library service and to evaluate library services and programs in relation to these needs.
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Skill in collecting and analyzing statistical and operational data.
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Skill in planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating subordinate's work assignments to accomplish unit objectives.
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Skill in communicating conceptual or informative ideas to others in written and oral form.
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Skill in conversational dialogue, consensus building and team management.
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Skill in written and oral composition and rhetoric.
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Skill in preparing professional reports.
- Skill in leading and working within teams to solve problems and develop workplace solutions.
Qualifying Education and Experience:- Master's Degree in Library, Information Sciences
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience.
- Two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employment Screenings Required:- Criminal Background Check
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
- Physical Examination
- 12 Days Ago
Library Program Specialist, Youth Services
- City of Arlington
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Arlington, TX
FULL_TIME
- Under general direction provides reference and reader's advisory services to Library users and assists with the development and provision of library programming. This position will help foster a love ...
- 2 Days Ago
Library Assistant PT 18 (Adult Services)
- CITY OF BEDFORD
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Bedford, TX
FULL_TIME
- Do you enjoy customer service and finding answers to all sorts of questions?Join the Bedford Library's Adult Services team! This position is responsible for researching and answering customer question...
- 3 Days Ago
Library Assistant (Youth Services, Part-Time)
- City of Colleyville
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Colleyville, TX
PART_TIME
- Under general supervision, the Library Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning and creating activities to engage and promote library services to patrons, assisting with research, providing ...
- 6 Days Ago
Summer Library Assistant - Youth Services - part time
- City of Watauga
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Watauga, TX
PART_TIME
- Works under the general supervision of the Youth Services Librarian. Along with other Library Staff, helps plan and present programs for children and families; performs clerical work; assist library c...
- 16 Days Ago
Summer Library Assistant - Adult Services - part time
- City of Watauga
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Watauga, TX
PART_TIME
- Works under the direction of the Senior Librarian - Adult Services providing assistance with all phases of reference services for adults. Assists the Adult Services Librarian with programs for adults....
- 2 Months Ago
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Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent Examiner) - 12 Month Roster
- Department Of The Treasury
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Fort Worth, TX
- Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: h...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner) -12 MONTH ROSTER
- Department Of The Treasury
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Fort Worth, TX
- Duties WHAT IS THE SBSE - SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Specialty Bill Review Services - Remote
- Rising Medical Solutions
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Fort Worth, TX
- As our Director of Specialty Bill Review Services, you will maximize savings and client satisfaction by providing strate...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
SMU Libraries- Librarian II-Fine Arts
- Southern Methodist University
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Dallas, TX
- Salary Range: Salary Range: $66,500-$68,000- commensurate with the rank of librarian II About SMU SMU's more than 12,000...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
EDUCATION AND LIBRARY SALES CONSULTANT - Outside Sales Representative
- Gumdrop Books
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Fort Worth, TX
- Job Description Job Description About Us: For over 45 years, Gumdrop Books has prided itself on delivering unparalleled ...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Specialty Bill Review Services - Remote
- Rising Medical Solutions
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Fort Worth, TX
- As our Director of Specialty Bill Review Services, you will maximize savings and client satisfaction by providing strate...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Library Assistant
- City of Midlothian, TX
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Midlothian, TX
- Salary : $34,299.20 - $49,732.80 Annually Location : City of Midlothian, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2324-00479 D...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Administrative Assistant, Full-Time
- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Fort Worth, TX
- Position Title: Administrative Assistant Department: Roberts Library FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Full-Time Southwest...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary between the more heavily forested eastern parts and the rolling hills and prairies of the central part. Specifically, the city is part of the Grand Prairie ecoregion within the Cross Timbers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 349.2 square miles (904 km2), of which 342.2 square miles (886 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is covered by water. It is a principal city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropl...
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Income Estimation for Library Services Director jobs
$104,698 to $151,540
Fort Worth, Texas area prices
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What does a Library Services Director do?
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Supervises the maintenance of the physical plant. Maintains current knowledge of new developments in the library field. Initiates plans, develops and implements records and report systems and schedules. Supervisory authority Directly supervises 5 FTE Special working conditions Duties are performed indoors in office environment.
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