Library Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks an interim Library Manager for an 8-week contract. The role involves managing library operations, leading a team, and developing strategies to enhance library services. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience managing library and information services.
• Proven track record of managing budgets.
• Experience in higher education library settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage library services and operations efficiently.
• Lead a team of 3, ensuring effective performance.
• Develop strategies for library resources.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Digital Resource Development

Education

Higher Education Experience

Job description

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My client is a top University that specialises in design and digital media in a buzzy area of London, and they are looking for an interim Library Manager to manage a team of 3 with direct reports for an initial 8-week period.

Your new company

My client is a top University that specialises in design and digital media in a buzzy area of London, and they are looking for an interim Library Manager to manage a team of 3 with direct reports for an initial 8-week period.

Your new role

1. To manage the services, resources and operations of the Library, ensuring the efficient and professional delivery of innovative and customer-focused library and information services to staff and students.
2. Provide day-to-day management and effective leadership of the Library team, undertaking the full range of management responsibilities, ensuring their effective working against institutional priorities. This includes managing performance, conducting annual performance and development reviews, identifying training and development needs, workforce and succession planning, staff recruitment and induction.
3. Work with academic staff and students to develop a comprehensive understanding of resource demands and ensure that resources and collections meet the learning and research needs of the institution.
4. To work with the Head of Academic Operations in the development of a strategy for the library reflecting the vision of the Institution.
5. In collaboration with the Head of Academic Operations, set and monitor service standards and foster a professional environment of continual improvement, customer service focus and inclusivity across the team, delivering and embedding change where required.
6. Ensure services, resources, policies and procedures are effectively promoted to stakeholders across relevant communication channels. This includes staff and student inductions, workshops, and managing the library intranet.
7. Manage the physical and digital library spaces, ensuring they provide effective learning environments to support stakeholder needs and to work with the Head of Academic Operations, identifying priorities and costs for the ongoing innovative development of these spaces and resources.
8. Manage specialist archives and collections.
9. Ensure the library team maintains the spaces consistently to a safe and professional standard.
10. Proactively work with key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure effective service delivery.
11. Review, revise and implement relevant processes, procedures, policies and supporting documentation, ensuring that they reflect best practice and regulatory changes.
12. Effectively manage delegated budgets and resources, including budget forecasting, and ensuring resources are cost-efficient and used effectively to deliver value for money. Ensure that new and existing resources are fully utilised to deliver maximum benefits for students, staff and external stakeholders.
13. Monitor new and emerging library and information management developments and legislation, identifying their impact and making recommendations to take advantage of them or reduce their risk in the university's activities.
14. Represent the institution within appropriate forums such as SCONUL and the M25 Consortium of Academic Libraries.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Experience of managing library and information services and resources, including catalogues, collections and online resources.
2. Experience of working in a library setting in higher education.
3. Proven track record of managing budgets and financial administration.
4. Demonstrable experience of effectively managing staff and leading teams.
5. Experience using and/or developing digital resources.
6. Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating on planning and service developments.
7. Experience of developing and implementing library policies, procedures and services.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available. 8-week contract at a competitive rate at mid-manager level in a vibrant part of London.