Library Services Director jobs in Alaska
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)
Recently Added Library Services Director jobs
Library Specialist (Youth Services)
- City of Kodiak
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Kodiak, AK
FULL_TIME
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The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Library Specialist (Youth Services) in the Kodiak Public Library Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player who has the desire to be part of a progressive community library working hard to serve the needs of our community.Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of technical, para-professional, and some professional librarian services in accordance with assigned area that could include: developing, planning, administering, and leading educational activities within the youth services program and general community; providing assistance to patrons in locating educational, professional and recreational material; assisting with the development of operating policies and procedures for assigned Library section; evaluating and selecting materials for youth and cataloging materials; preparing bibliographies, booklists, and program guides; and providing work guidance and oversight to Library staff. The Library Specialist must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, leads, reviews and participates in the work of the library as in integral team member, with the ability to work independently.Trains staff and volunteers on specialized work methods and procedures.Performs library circulation desk duties, including circulation materials and updating patron records. Assists patrons by providing solutions to informational requests and evaluating resources in order to match information needs with reference and/or advisory materials; processes interlibrary loan requests in order to meet the needs of patrons.Participates in collection maintenance activities, which includes: selects new materials for the Children’s and Young Adult library collections, including books, DVDs, CDs, periodicals and digital resources; evaluates, removes, and replaces items following established guidelines; analyzes current collection and removes worn, outdated, and unused materials; sorts and organizes donated materials; and performing related activities.Creates, prepares and distributes promotional material to publicize library programs. Promotes library programs and services through the use of library website and social media.Facilitates and promotes programming related to educational programs sponsored by the library.Maintains the Children’s and Young Adult library collections, ensuring they are diverse, current, relevant and meet the needs of the community.Plans, prepares, coordinates, and presents innovative child and family-oriented programs, including story time and other early literacy programs, STEM programs, summer reading events, crafts, visual and performing arts programs, and a variety of other programs that respond to community interests and needs.Partners with community organizations and maintains relationships that further community and library goals; collaborate with non-profits, businesses, and schools to develop, promote and facilitate innovative, engaging programs at the library.Plans, prepares, and coordinates the summer reading program.Promotes library patronage by using the media, including press releases, audio public service announcements; radio reports, social media, and print media.Maintains, compiles, and submits a variety of routine reports related to library activities.Reviews and recommends changes and/or modifications to the library’s operating policies and procedures to the Director. Participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a library setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regularly interacts with the general public including contacts of a complex or occasionally adversarial nature.Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work performed in routine library environment with some out-of-office duties required. Non- traditional work hours are necessary. - 4 Days Ago
Library Specialist (Youth Services)
- City of Kodiak
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Kodiak, AK
FULL_TIME
- JOB The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Library Specialist (Youth Services) in the Kodiak Public Library Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player who has the d...
- 4 Days Ago
Director of Residential Services
- Universal Health Services, Inc.
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities Director of Residential Services - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health ***Sign on Bonus Eligible*** North Star Behavioral Health, Alaska's premier mental health facility, is...
- 1 Month Ago
Director of Intensive School and Community Based Services
- Denali Family Services
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- At Denali Family Services we serve children who require intensive behavioral health care services and support for their families. Denali Family Services offers individual, family and group psychothera...
- 11 Days Ago
Director of Business Services
- University of Alaska - External Careers
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Juneau, AK
FULL_TIME
- The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) seeks a motivated leader to serve as the Director of Business Services. This position is located on the Juneau campus with regional responsibilities including ...
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Director of Environmental Services
- Compass Group
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- Crothall Healthcare Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall s...
- 7 Days Ago
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Library Director
- City of Waco, TX
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Waco, TX
- To apply for this position, please visit the Mackenzie Eason Associates, LLC webpage by clicking HERE THE CITY OF WACO S...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Library Director
- City Of Waco Tx
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Waco, TX
- To apply for this position, please visit the Mackenzie Eason Associates, LLC webpage by clickingHERE THE CITY OF WACO SE...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Library Director
- Womelsdorf Community Library
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Womelsdorf, PA
- Job Description Job Description Job Purpose Administers the library within the framework of the library’s vision and mis...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vice Provost and Director of Libraries
- The University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA
- University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned le...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Library Director
- Avenu Insights & Analytics
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Memphis, TN
- Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The City of Bartlett is Hometown Proud and stands as a Tennessee treasure b...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Library Director I
- Orange County, NY
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Goshen, NY
- Visit PDF for full description: https://orange-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/main/show_announcement/26
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Public Library Director of Operations
- City of Barron
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Barron, WI
- Now Hiring Public Library Director of Operations The Barron Public Library seeks a dedicated and self-motivated leader t...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Library Director
- Eastern International College
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Jersey City, NJ
- Job Description Job Description Eastern International College is looking for a Library Director! We're looking for a hig...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alaska
Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Library Services Director jobs
$117,060 to $169,433
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What does a Library Services Director do?
Library Services Director in Washington, DC
As the library undergoes this move, the new director will have an opportunity to evaluate the implementation of potential new services such as embedded librarians, clinical rounding and services for the satellite locations.
February 01, 2020
Library Services Director in Boston, MA
The Library Department is responsible for Public Libraries, and Education Services.
December 10, 2019
Library Services Director in Fort Myers, FL
Library media programs aggressively support reading through a variety of promotional and instructional strategies that are carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of learners at each developmental stage.
December 17, 2019