Library Services Manager jobs in North Dakota

Library Services Manager manages the daily planning, staff, and operations for the acquisition, classification, maintenance, licensing, and distribution of print and digital materials to meet the information needs of library users. Coordinates process to research, review, identify and procure new materials to develop the library's collection. Being a Library Services Manager performs cataloging and creates bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Develops and oversees support, service, and technology resources to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Additionally, Library Services Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Library Services Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Library Services Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Adult Services Coordinator
  • Valley City Barnes County Public Library
  • Valley, ND PART_TIME
  • VCBC Public Library Youth or Adult Services Coordinator

    Position Summary:

    • Under the supervision of the Library Director and/or Assistant Director, the youth services and adult services coordinator are parallel positions, serving as departmental supervisors of the Valley City Barnes County Public Library. Each coordinator participates in preparing the annual budget for their department, is a member of the library’s management team; and supervises and reviews all subordinate employees in their department. S/he also act as manager in charge in the absence of the director and assistant director.
    • This position is responsible for administering and operating the adult services or children’s services department and performing specialized professional and supervisory work.
    • Responsibilities include initiating, developing, coordinating and implementing programs to improve service availability and quality consistent with library policies, professional best practices and management guidelines.
    • Other routine work involves keeping current of new technologies and methods, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates, providing for the overall care and maintenance of the collections under his/her care, assisting in hiring staff, attending meetings and communicating with customers, co-workers and other agencies.
    • Regularly scheduled night and weekend work is expected.
    • The work is subject to review according to the library’s personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    • Initiates the development and implementation of programs to increase customer awareness of library resources and appropriate self-sufficiency.
    • Develops and recommends policies and procedures to improve operations.
    • Monitors and reports the results achieved.
    • Manages the assigned staff consistent with delegated responsibilities performing tasks such as scheduling assignments, training and directing staff in the implementation of library policies, procedures, standards and services.
    • Provides for their professional development.
    • Evaluates performance and applies positive and negative discipline as appropriate to achieve desired results.
    • Regularly reads book reviews, publisher’s catalogues and researches other information sources to identify materials to meet customer needs, enrich the library’s collections and correct deficiencies.
    • Continuously develops a strong knowledge of the library collection and materials, its strengths and weaknesses and how to find items using the best access methods, particularly in areas of expertise.
    • Manages, organizes and maintains or provides for the care of materials and equipment under his/her stewardship by or providing for the organization of inventories, the maintenance and repair of items, the acquisition of needed and the removal of obsolete items.
    • Assesses department needs and prepares requisitions for equipment, materials and supplies.
    • Assists customers with developing needed information by answering questions, identifying potential information sources, recommending specific items, materials or sources and referring them to other appropriate assistance such as reference specialists, interlibrary loan, manual and automated information databases and staff.
    • Oversees customers and their use of the library maintaining the appropriate atmosphere and discipline depending upon the area and the customers being served.
    • Attends staff and other inter and intra agency meetings to coordinate programs and activities and to increase professional knowledge and skills.
    • Prepares or provides for the preparation of statistical and other reports regarding library operations and use.

    Additional Job Duties

    • The adult services coordinator will be responsible for planning or supervising implementation of, all adult and senior programming and outreach.
    • The youth services coordinator will be responsible for planning or supervising implementation of, all children’s and young adult/teen programming and outreach.
    • Both positions perform related work as required, as well as other duties as may be assigned from time to time and which are consistent with this classification.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • A strong knowledge of the principles and practices of library work and of the library’s computerized systems, particularly related to an assigned area of expertise in adult or children’s services.
    • The ability to identify customer needs and requirements, initiate and develop policies, procedures, programs and activities to meet those needs and monitors ongoing performance in the attainment of objectives.
    • Works in a pleasant and effective manner with customers, co-workers, other departments and agencies.
    • Ability to supervise while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, other employees and customers.
    • A strong professional interest in reading, literature and library science.

    Physical and Mental Requirements

    • Assists library customers in their use of the library by performing work which is moderately physically demanding and administers the library collection wherever materials may be located including obtaining and replacing books from shelving in the stacks and on all levels, walking and standing for extended time periods (two to four hours) and carrying a reasonable selection of materials between places where they are stored and places where they are used within library facilities and property.
    • Able to communicate effectively orally, in writing and by listening in the modes of public speaking, speaking with small groups, providing instruction, counseling and direction, and in preparing notes, memorandum, correspondence and reports. This includes the direct and personal use of office computers.
    • Able to receive, understand, interpret and carry out library policies and procedures.
    • He/she must be able to hear normal sounds, distinguish sound as voice patterns and communicate through human speech.
    • Ongoing intellectual effort is required to maintain a current knowledge of library resources, learning, literature, and information resources.

    Education, Experience, and Training
    Minimum Training and Experience

    To be considered for this position an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field and/or a minor in library science or a minimum of two years of practical experience in a public library setting. All applicants must demonstrate they have the knowledge and experience to perform all the duties and responsibilities required for the position. A master’s degree in library science preferred. Additionally, applicant should have a strong knowledge of automated library systems and supervisory experience. Ability to leverage social media greatly desired.

    The above description is illustrative. It is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete itemizing of all facets of any job.

    Job Type: Part-time

    Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 30 per week

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: In person

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Child Protection Services Case Manager
  • ND Health and Human Services
  • Devils Lake, ND FULL_TIME
  • About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt Equal Opportunity Employer The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency...
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Library Assistant
  • Fargo Public Schools
  • Fargo, ND FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 4614 Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Resources Date Posted: 3/29/2022 Location: Eagles Elementary School Date Available: Immediate Closing Date: 04/12/2022 Job Type Full time Benefit...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Student-Library
  • Minot State University
  • Minot, ND FULL_TIME
  • Position Description & Details The library has a student worker employment opportunity for summer break. This position offers approximately 8 hours a week with the possibility of employment for the 20...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Chief Financial Officer
  • Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
  • Medora, ND FULL_TIME
  • "Courage, hard work, self-mastery and intelligent effort are all essential to a successful life." Theodore Roosevelt Our client, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, headquartered in Medora, N...
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HR Director
  • Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
  • Medora, ND FULL_TIME
  • "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." Theodore Roosevelt Our client, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, headquartered in Medora...
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Service Manager
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Prescott, AZ
  • Job Introduction: At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Service Manager is responsible for overall customer satisfaction by ins...
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Service Manager
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Job Introduction: At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Service Manager is responsible for overall customer satisfaction by ins...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Manager
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Tampa, FL
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Customer Service Manager
  • Greenfield Store (University & Greenfield)
  • Mesa, AZ
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Imaging Services Manager
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Burley, ID
  • A Community Medical Center is looking for an ARRT prepared Imaging Services Manager to lead their Radiology Department i...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Service Manager
  • CoolSys
  • Jackson, TN
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  • 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Manager
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Phoenix, AZ
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  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Manager
  • Hogan Transportation
  • Batesville, MS
  • Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service, multi-faceted transportation company operating throughout North Ame...
  • 7/5/2023 12:00:00 AM

North Dakota is a Midwestern state of the United States. It borders Canada and lies at the center of the North American continent. The geographic center of North America is near the town of Rugby. Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota, and Fargo is the largest city. Soil is North Dakota's most precious resource. It is the base of the state's great agricultural wealth. But North Dakota also has enormous mineral resources. These mineral resources include billions of tons of lignite coal. In addition, North Dakota has large oil reserves. Petroleum was discovered in the state in 1951 and quickly...
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