Library Services Director jobs in Springfield, MA
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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Library Building Monitor Supervisor
- Massachusetts Library System
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Amherst, MA
FULL_TIME
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Title: Library Building Monitor Supervisor
Location: W. E. B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA
Start date: September 24, 2023
End date: May 18, 2024
Schedule:
Part-time or full-time schedule available.
Coverage needed for:
- Academic Semesters: Sunday-Tuesday 3:30-11:30pm, Friday 11:30-7:30pm, Saturday 9:30-5:30pm
- Winter Session: Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30pm
CORI: Not required
Job Summary:
As Library Building Monitor Supervisor, work within a team to coordinate and oversee security activities, and monitor library users to reduce theft, vandalism, and infractions of library rules in the W. E. B. Du Bois Library. The Library Building Monitor Supervisor will perform duties in accordance with standard procedures, exercise a high degree of independent judgment in the performance of tasks, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Working in a team under the Assistant Director, Facilities, coordinate and oversee the security activities of the W. E. B. Du Bois Library during assigned shifts. Monitor library users to reduce theft, vandalism, and infractions of library rules. Interact with other campus departments, including campus police, as necessary to ensure operational continuity. Communicate with library administrators as needed to solve complex problems or to receive instructions in emergency situations.
- Respond to maintenance and other emergencies within the building. Take appropriate steps to correct the problem, safeguard the occupants and maintain services. Initiate work order requests for building maintenance issues.
- Monitor use of W. E. B. Du Bois Library. Lock and unlock doors according to published schedule of hours. Prepare building for use or for closing according to established procedures. Enforce library rules and regulations concerning items that may not be brought into the Library and items that may not be removed from the building. Enforce library and university rules and regulations concerning health and safety, including proper response to fire alarms and elevator alarms and malfunctions. Assist people stranded in elevators as needed. Receive and record reports of building problems and user behavior problems. Make regular rounds and security checks of the building. Conduct surveillance of assigned areas and notify appropriate authorities as needed. Take appropriate action in accordance with standard procedures. Keep records of activity. Request assistance from appropriate library and university agencies as required, and follow up as appropriate.
- Train and supervise student employees. Provide backup support to ensure that student time is complete and accurate, so that student employees will be paid for time worked.
- Act as backup Learning Commons Desk as needed. Exercise considerable independent judgment in handling questions directly or referring them to professional reference librarians or other paraprofessional staff.
- Supervise the Information Desk. Answer questions or refer queries to other staff members in accordance with guidelines provided in the Information Desk and Access Services policy manuals.
- Assist patrons with checking out items using either the Library’s Management System or self -checkout machines. Refer problems to Learning Commons Desk employees.
- Supervisory experience involving training and oversight in a fast-paced setting
- Successful prior experience in a position requiring interpersonal and customer service skills, including tactfulness, and the ability to overcome obstacles and provide appropriate solutions to problems
- Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Access
- Experience successfully working on a team setting
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Director of Dining Services at Center For Extended Care at Amherst
- ISH Dining Services
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Amherst, MA
FULL_TIME
- DESCRIPTION up to 80k a year with experience! 1. Position Summary: The Account Manager position is responsible for the planning, organization, development, and direction for the overall operation of t...
- 16 Days Ago
Director of Support
- Carriage Services
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Springfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- Director of Support - Funeral Homes (North East) At Carriage Services we believe in the concept of “First Who, Then What.” We have learned that leaders, who attract and surround themselves with the be...
- 10 Days Ago
Director of Social Services
- RegalCare
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Holyoke, MA
FULL_TIME
- Director of Social Service $4000 Sign-on Bonus Our company is committed to focusing on important pillars fundamental to conducting our business. For our patients and residents, we pledge to provide th...
- 19 Days Ago
Director of Information Technology Services
- The Williston Northampton School
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Easthampton, MA
FULL_TIME
- The Williston Northampton School, an independent, co-educational boarding and day school located in Easthampton, MA, has an opening effective July 1, 2024, for the position of Director of Information ...
- 19 Days Ago
Director of Emergency Services - Greenfield
- Clinical & Support Options
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Greenfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- CSO is looking for a Program Director for our CBHC Emergency Services program in Greenfield. Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) are responsible for providing a full range of client-centered a...
- 19 Days Ago
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Director, Data Product Strategy & Governance
- Capital One
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Springfield, MA
- Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Director, Data Product Strategy & Governance As the Directo...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent 12 month Roster
- Department Of The Treasury
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Springfield, MA
- Duties WHAT IS THE LBI - Large Business and InternationalDIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent / Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)-12 Month Roster AMENDED
- Department Of The Treasury
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Springfield, MA
- Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr. Director, Applied Research
- Capital One
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Springfield, MA
- Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Sr. Director, Applied Research Overview: At Capital One, we...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER AMENDED
- Department Of The Treasury
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Springfield, MA
- Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner) -12 MONTH ROSTER
- Department Of The Treasury
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Springfield, MA
- Duties WHAT IS THE SBSE - SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Administrative Secretary I - Library Part-Time
- Town of Simsbury, CT
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Simsbury, CT
- Salary: $27.49 - $32.84 Hourly Location : Library - Simsbury, CT Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 240418 Department: Libr...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Director and Head of Research, Teaching and Collections
- College of the Holy Cross
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Worcester, MA
- Description The Assistant Director and Head of Research, Teaching & Collections (RTC) is a key figure in the library's l...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.1 square miles (85.7 km2), of which 31.9 square miles (82.5 km2) are land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), or 3.65%, are water. Once nicknamed "The City in a Forest," Springfield features over 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2) of urban parkland, 12% of its total land area.
Located in the fertile Connecticut River Valley, surrounded by mountains, bluffs, and rolling hills in all cardinal directions, Spring...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Library Services Director jobs
$112,115 to $162,276
Springfield, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago
were up 1.6% from a year ago
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