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)
The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is looking for Public Services Specialists that have excellent customer service skills, are organized and self-motivated, and have a passion for sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning.
A completed and signed TSCPL job application along with a resume and cover letter is required for consideration. TSCPL application forms are available online at www.tscpl.org, or in the Library at the Customer Service Desk or in Human Resources.
Applications must be submitted by March 26, 2024.
The Public Services Specialist provides direct service support to customers for their information, reading and technology question needs in-person, over the phone and online. Specialists create and present programs, classes, displays and online resource materials focused on a wide range of learning needs of customers.
As the Public Services Specialist some things you will do are:
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SCHEDULE: Days, nights and some weekend hours are required.
PAY & BENEFITS: Starting hourly rate will be in the range of $17.80 to $22.25 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits including health & dental insurance with pre-tax premiums, and a retirement plan (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System KPERS). Group life, disability coverage and accidental death benefits are also provided. Other optional benefits available at employee's expense include vision, life and cancer insurance and a deferred compensation plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.80 - $22.25 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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