Head Librarian (Parental Leave Coverage)

Job summary

The Acting Head Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the library, including collection management, staff supervision, and budget oversight. They will also develop community programming, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and provide responsive service to library patrons.

Job details

The Acting Head Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the library, including collection management, staff supervision, and budget oversight. They will also develop community programming, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and provide responsive service to library patrons. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or a Library Technician diploma with relevant experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills are required to manage library operations and community engagement effectively.

What you’ll do

The Acting Head Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the library, including collection management, staff supervision, and budget oversight. They will also develop community programming, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and provide responsive service to library patrons.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or a Library Technician diploma with relevant experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills are required to manage library operations and community engagement effectively.

Listed skills

• Fundraising · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Library management
• Collection development
• Staff supervision
• Volunteer coordination
• Programming
• Grant writing
• Budget management
• Patron services
• Reference services
• Community engagement
• Digital resources
• Early childhood programming
• Fundraising
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Creative & Media

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