Chief Librarian

St. Dominic Savio College; Caloocan; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Dominic Savio College in the Philippines is seeking a Library Manager to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure efficient circulation of materials.

You will curate print and digital collections, provide research assistance, and collaborate with faculty to align resources with curricula and research needs. Manage budget and procurement while promoting library services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in an academic library setting with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of cataloguing, circulation, and collection development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address user needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with faculty, staff and students.
• Proficiency in using library management software and digital resources.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work under pressure in a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the college library, supervising staff and ensuring efficient circulation.
• Develop and implement policies to enhance library services and user experience.
• Curate and expand print and digital collections to align with academic programmes and research needs.
• Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborate with academic departments to identify and acquire resources supporting curriculum and research.
• Promote library services through outreach activities and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee library budget and procurement of materials and equipment.
• Stay updated with best practices in academic librarianship and implement innovative solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Library software

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Manage the daily operations of the college library, including supervising library staff, maintaining collections, and ensuring efficient circulation of library materials

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance the library's services and user experience

• Curate and expand the library's print and digital collections to align with the institution's academic programmes and research requirements

• Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff, helping them to effectively utilize the library's resources

• Collaborate with academic departments to identify and acquire resources that support the curriculum and research needs

• Promote the library's services and resources through outreach activities and marketing initiatives

• Manage the library's budget and oversee the procurement of new materials and equipment

• Stay up-to-date with trends and best practices in academic librarianship and implement innovative solutions to improve the library's services

What we're looking for

• Master's degree in Library Science or a related field

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in an academic library setting, with a track record of successful management and leadership

• In-depth knowledge of library operations, including cataloguing, circulation, and collection development

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address library user needs

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students

• Proficiency in using library management software and digital resources

• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work under pressure in a dynamic academic environment