29 A path for all
With so many options and opportunities available in public libraries, there will be career paths to suit everyone entering the profession. What direction you choose, will depend on your own interests, motivation and ambition. There is plenty of scope to specialise, try something new and develop your skills as you build a rewarding career.
Below are just some of the roles that could be available in your service:
Business Development Marketing and events coordination.
Data Management Management, co-ordination and administration of library data and data reports.
Digital Develop and maintain IT and digital systems.
Home Library Service Matching and coordinating volunteers to deliver books to homebound customers.
Library Team Assistants Frontline, customer service, community & inclusion oriented.
Operational Management Local and area management/ leadership for teams and libraries; managing budgets, buildings and health and safety.
Outreach Librarian Relationship-building with external organisations, from volunteer groups and schools to third sector and businesses.
Project Team Coordinating and leading projects throughout the service.
Reader Development Librarian Support and lead reading and literacy programmes, organises author events, reading programmes, etc.
Programme Librarian Managing a library’s activity programme, with offers such as local and family history, digital skills, health, and cultural events.
Schools Library Service Team Management, coordination and administration of ‘sold service’ to schools across the county and region. Direct contract support and visits.
Stock and Systems Team Procure, manage, and coordinate resources, including Library Management Systems.
Strategic Leadership Team Strategic leads, setting the vision and aims of the service.
“As society changes, so to do libraries and the roles within them – who knows what lies ahead?”
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