Library Services Manager jobs in Suffolk, VA

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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Library Services Coordinator (Community Learning)
  • City of Suffolk
  • Suffolk, VA FULL_TIME

  • Under limited supervision, the Community Learning Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates programs, events, and other learning opportunities for all ages, abilities and content areas, inside the building, virtually, and in an outreach capacity.  Responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating Community Learning projects and ensures that all services are in alignment with the library's strategic goals and are implemented effectively. Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating a specialized content area, establishing standards for programming and other learning opportunities, researching and formulating long range goals, developing guidelines and procedures, and planning, implementing and evaluating programs, services, and goals.  Reports to the Community Learning Senior Librarian.
     
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 


    • Coordinates, implements and evaluates programs, events, and other learning opportunities for the public in the Suffolk Public Library System and in an outreach capacity in coordination with the Community Engagement Department. 
    • Develops public learning opportunities for all ages, with a specialized area, based on community need in a variety of formats and addressing a variety of learning styles, including in-person and virtual events and classes, asynchronous challenges and courses and other learning opportunities. 
    • Develops strategies to meet community learning needs and develops short and long-range plans and objectives for classes, events, and other learning opportunities. 
    • Provides expertise in educational best practices and incorporates skills in a specialized focus area into the development of learning opportunities for the community.
    • Performs tasks at the circulation desk of the library including checking library materials in and out, preparing books to be shelved, registering and processing library cards, collecting materials for the book depository, and securing the library at the end of the business day.
    • Directs, advises, provides, assists, and instructs patrons with locating library materials, answering reference and directional questions, and placing reserve requests.
    • Receives, reviews, and responds to community feedback.
    • Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and/or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to further develop professional skills.
    • May provide guidance to volunteers and staff in the work to be performed and ensures compliance with library policies and procedures.  
    • Contributes to staff meeting agendas and lead discussions to explore continued improvement opportunities, solicit feedback, promote teamwork and provide training; and lead or participate in a team process to develop criteria to interview, evaluate, and select candidates in order to hire the best applicants.
    • May respond to internal and external customers in crisis by identifying concerns or complaints by using independent judgment, discretion, and negotiation skills to determine appropriate resolution.
    • May identify and analyze building maintenance and equipment problems to determine course of action or solution to ensure safety, security, and comfort of internal and external customers.
    • May document accident, personnel, and incident reports to comply with City, State, and Federal guidelines.
    • May lead, facilitate, and participate in City and department teams to develop strategic plans, resolve problems, and improve current processes.
    • May monitor, evaluate, and coordinate the integration of new technologies into library programming services.
    • May provide timely and efficient technology support to staff and the community on a variety of technological equipment and resources.
    • May learn, understand and incorporate emerging technology trends to predict the direction of change and design responsive library services and programs.
    • May utilize tools to conduct program assessments; develop individual and/or group strategies; and analyze data to determine department current and future needs.
    • May design and conduct training needs assessments; and design, monitor and analyze surveys. 
    • May plan, develop and conduct training to a diverse group; coordinate with library managers and other City departments to develop and/or provide access to web-based instruction to promote research skills and information literacy; and develop training objectives and monitor employee learning.
    • May identify regional and national training resources.
    • May maintain current knowledge of trends, policies, methods and technologies in the library field.
    • May conduct strategic planning for the library in coordination with the City.
    • May coordinate grant writing to fund special projects and programs.
    • May coordinate outreach and programming.
    • May coordinate with outside entities to deliver library services outside the library buildings.
    • Performs related work as required.
    A combination of higher education and/or experience equivalent to 7 years, 3 of which must have been in the specific specialized area of the position, a library setting, or closely related field and 1 - 2 of which contained supervisory responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.  Requires a valid driver's license.
    • Knowledge of educational or program development best practices to address learning needs for diverse populations.
    • Knowledge of library routine and procedures. Has considerable knowledge of specialized area assigned of educational processes, and learning opportunity development.
    • Knowledge of books, magazines, and related materials available to the public.
    • Ability to use standard office machines and a variety of popular audio visual and computer equipment.
    • Ability to maintain clerical records.
    • Ability to follow established procedures and perform work requiring some detail.
    • Ability to instruct patrons in the use of various office machines, computer programs and library reference materials.
    • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with library patrons and the general public.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
    • Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with City employees, City officials, professionals, and the general public.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
    • Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
    • Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
    • Ability to plan work and develop procedures; to learn and/or evaluate complex information in order to make judgments and decisions.
    • Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
    • Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
    • Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with (persons acting under stress) (emergency situations).
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Dining Services - Manager in Training
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • WILLIAMSBURG, VA OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
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Technical Services Manager
  • CMT Services Inc
  • Hampton, VA OTHER
  • Job Summary:Our innovative and growing company is seeking to hire experienced candidates for the position of ERP Technical Services Manager. We look forward to viewing your resume.Hampton Roads Transi...
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Manager of Cyber Security Services (CSS)
  • CMT Services Inc
  • Hampton, VA OTHER
  • Job Summary: The Manager of Cyber Security Services (CSS) will be hands-on and responsible for management of HRT’s information security and compliance related activities including the following: Utili...
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District Manager in Training - Environmental Services
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • WILLIAMSBURG, VA OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
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Manager, Homeless Services
  • Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Homeless Services Manager Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm Salary: $58,269 The Safe Harbors Program is intended to reduce homelessness by providing housing first. It is also designed to maxim...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Field Services Manager
  • ECS Ltd
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • What You'll Do: Scheduling of technicians Project management of construction materials testing projects Field and labora...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Service Manager
  • Bonaventure Realty Group
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • **Bonaventure Realty Group** **Service Manager** **Aura at Towne Place - Chesapeake, VA - Full Time** **Our Mission Stat...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Service Manager
  • Driven Motor Jobs Limited
  • Suffolk, VA
  • / **Assistant Service Manager Full Time** **Assistant Service Manager Job in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk** 26,500 Plus Bonu...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Route Service Manager - UniFirst
  • UniFirst Corp.
  • Norfolk, VA
  • **Route Service Manager - UniFirst** **Location:** Norfolk, Virginia **Job ID** 2107684 **Route Service Manager** UniFir...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Auto Service Manager
  • ANZELL AUTOMOTIVE
  • Newport News, VA
  • Job Description Job Description FULL TIME AUTOMOTIVE STORE MANAGERS NEEDED, TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, EXCELLENT PAY...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Construction Services Manager
  • Stevenson Consulting, Inc.
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Stevenson Consulting, a full-service engineering consulting firm operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Gulf region of the US...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Service Manager
  • OneWater
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Service Managers are responsible for the overall performance of the service department at their OneWater store. They are...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Food Service Manager - Patient Services
  • Aramark
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Job Description Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for a Food Service Manager of Patient Services at Chesapeake R...
  • 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2017 census, the estimated population was 90,237. It is the largest city in Virginia by boundary land area as well as the 14th largest in the country. Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area which also includes the independent cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, as well as other smaller cities, counties, and towns of Hampton Roads. With miles of waterfront property on the Nansemond and James River, present day Suffolk was formed in 1974 after consolidati...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Library Services Manager jobs
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What does a Library Services Manager do?

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