Library Services Director jobs in Reading, PA

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)

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Surround yourself with books and the community - Library Director needed!
  • Boone Area Library
  • Birdsboro, PA FULL_TIME
  • Diverse multi-municipality population southeast of Reading in Birdsboro, PA, seeks a friendly, people-oriented professional to develop innovative programs for a growing library. Well-trained staff and an enthusiastic Board await the leadership of a community-minded and customer-service-oriented individual who will bring a passion for public libraries and the energy to envision new possibilities for the library.

    The Boone Area Library is an independent member of the federated Berks County Library System, with a service area population of over 21,000. The mission of the library is to provide a wide variety of materials and events that reflect the culture of our community and serve to entertain, educate and inspire life-long learning relevant to all.

    THE STATE REQUIRES THIS POSITION TO HAVE A MASTERS DEGREE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE FROM SPECFIC, APPROVED UNIVERSITIES. A degree in the required program in progress is also acceptable.

    Summary of Job Description

    The Library Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Library and is responsible for the administration of all library functions within the goals and policies established by the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who possesses strong organizational and project management skills, has experience and facility with library automation systems and database searching, and has current knowledge of the principles and practices of professional library management.

    Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

    - Managing the day-to- day operation of the library including financial functions, training and supervising staff and volunteers; developing staff job descriptions; recommending and administering personnel policies; hiring, evaluating, promoting and terminating staff in consultation with the Board of Directors; and establishing and maintaining a staff manual of library procedures.

    - Overseeing the development and promotion of library services and innovative programs and events for children, teens and adults. Evaluating the effectiveness of library services in relation to changing needs of the community, with the goal of increasing attendance and circulation.

    - Serving as a community liaison by maintaining communications with local groups and community leaders.

    - Preparing an annual budget in consultation with the Board. Applying for and administering grants to supplement the budget and to fund special projects.

    - Maintaining complete and accurate records and preparing all library reports for the Board, the System and the State.

    - Managing the library’s collection of print, audiovisual, and digital items, including selection, display and weeding, providing reference services and overseeing interlibrary loans.

    - Attending monthly meetings of the Board of Directors, the Berks County Public Library System and others as requested by the Board.

    - Staying active professionally by attending training workshops and local, state, and national conferences when possible.

    Qualifications

    - Master’s degree in Library Science from an approved College/University or degree in progress

    - FBI and PA Criminal Background Checks and Pa Child Abuse History Clearance

    - Strong interpersonal skills

    The position is 35 flexible hours per week, depending on events and library hours.

    Work Location:

    • One location

    Work Remotely

    • No

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $41,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Paid time off

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends as needed

    Education:

    • Master's (Required)

    Experience:

    • Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
    • Management: 2 years (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • 28 Days Ago

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ESL Literacy Consultant, Temporary
  • Library Systems & Services
  • Reading, PA TEMPORARY
  • The ESL Consultant will be responsible for launching the ESL component of the Adult Literacy program. The Consultant will use best practices to establish one on one tutoring, Conversational English gr...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Children's Librarian
  • Library Systems & Services
  • Reading, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The Children's Librarian works alongside members of the Library Operations Team and with other key stakeholders to develop policies, procedures, workflows and sustainable approaches ...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Director of the Library and Learning Commons
  • Alvernia University
  • Reading, PA FULL_TIME
  • About Alvernia University Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schu...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Library Assistant/Passport Agent
  • Boyertown Community Library
  • Boyertown, PA PART_TIME
  • Boyertown Community Library is looking for a friendly, helpful individual who enjoys working with the public and will help us carry out our mission to provide informational resources, programs, and se...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Library Assistant: Program Leader YSD
  • Pottstown Regional Public Library
  • Pottstown, PA PART_TIME
  • Position Schedule = 9:45AM to 3:30PM M-F, plus every other Saturday 8:45AM to 4PM 500 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 Job Title: Program Leader - Library Job Category: Hourly/Non-ExemptAssistant –...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Lab Director
  • Azzur Group
  • Schnecksville, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Azzur Labs is seeking a Senior Director of Lab services for the Schnecksville location. ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN Registered Nurse (RN)
  • IVX Health
  • Lansdale, PA
  • Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Montgomeryville - Lansdale, PA Position Type PRN Education Level Associate De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Afterschool Coordinator
  • The Salvation Army
  • Boyertown, PA
  • Overview Position:Afterschool Coordinator Location:Boyertown Corps Availability of Position:Immediate Schedule: Part Tim...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent - Examiner) - 12 MONTH ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • King Of Prussia, PA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Speech Language Pathologist
  • Pediatric Therapeutic Services
  • Pottstown, PA
  • Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide school-based services for...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Assistant
  • Hertfordshire County Council
  • Hatfield, PA
  • **Customer Service Assistant** Job Number HCC17334 Location Hatfield Directorate Resources Salary Range 18,198 - 18,933 ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER (AMENDED)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • King Of Prussia, PA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent / Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)-12 Month Roster AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • King Of Prussia, PA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area. The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...
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