Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
train employeesarrange interlibrary loansliaise with colleaguesbuy new library itemsmanage staffnegotiate library contractscoordinate operational activitiesprovide library informationconfer with library colleaguesmanage budgetssupervise workrecruit employeessupervise daily library operationsmanage digital librariesclassify library materialsanalyse library users' queriesapply for library fundingmanage human resourcesparticipate in school programs on librariesorganise informationassess informational needsmanage digital archivesuse databasesevaluate library materialsmanage fundraising activitiesapply change managementdraw up professional texts