| Chief Librarian Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Chief Librarian. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Chief Librarian along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Chief Librarian is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Librarian, Technical Librarian I, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Information Technology Officer, Chief Business Development Executive, Chief Executive Officer |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Chief Librarian |
| Directs the strategic planning, staff, and operations for the acquisition, classification, maintenance, licensing, and distribution of print and digital materials to meet the information needs of library users. Oversees processes to research, review, identify, and procure new materials to develop the library's collection within the available budget. Implements cataloging processes and standards to create bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Develops support, service, and technology resources to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. |
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| Also referred to as: Head Librarian |
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| Similar Jobs: Librarian, Technical Librarian I, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Information Technology Officer, Chief Business Development Executive, Chief Executive Officer |
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