library manager

Library managers supervise the correct usage of library equipment and items. They manage the provided services of a library and the operation of the departments within a library. Library managers also provide training for new staff members and manage the budget of the library.

Alternative Labels

head of library

library administrator

library director

library operations manager

library services manager

public library manager

public library services manager

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

arrange interlibrary loans buy new library items confer with library colleagues coordinate operational activities liaise with colleagues manage budgets manage digital libraries manage staff negotiate library contracts provide library information recruit employees supervise daily library operations supervise work train employees

Essential Knowledge

collection management literature project management types of literature genres

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse library users' queries apply change management apply for library funding assess informational needs classify library materials draw up professional texts evaluate library materials manage digital archives manage fundraising activities manage human resources organise information participate in school programs on libraries use databases

Optional Knowledge

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/24d39e12-e104-49d3-8224-8b7a5f9b99d1

Status

released

Occupations

library manager

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI