About this career
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.
Essential skills
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
Required knowledge
collection management
literature
project management
types of literature genres
Additional skills
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
copyright legislation
digital curation
music and video industry
Also known as
public library manager
library administrator
library operations manager
library services manager
public library services manager
head of library
library director
