Job Analysis Part 2

Public Library Director

Skills, competencies, and knowledge required for a Public Library Director job include a Master's of Library Science from an ALA accredited school, excellent communication skills, at least 5 years of experience working in a public library in a supervisory, leadership role, familiar with the role of a library board, understanding of finance and budgets, ability to work with government officials, current knowledge of library trends. Skills that I bring to the table today are, currently working towards a MLIS degree, 3 years of supervisory experience, 1 year of professional library work, familiar with and have attended library board meetings, work with a budget on a branch level, keep current with library trends. I do believe my current path can lead me towards a public library director job. I need to finish my degree, have more experience under my belt, and inquire more into the administrative roles. I believe networking is also of great value towards my goal.

Director of Rare Books and Manuscripts

The Director of Rare Books and Manuscripts job is a little off the career path I have found myself on. The skills competencies, and knowledge required for this position includes a Master's of Library Science from an ALA accredited school, PhD preferred in a relevant subject area, experience building and preserving primary source materials, successful experience in developing and managing outreach and exhibition programs, demonstrated experience working with faculty and students, management and supervisory experience in a complex organization, proven ability to manage budgets, experience with fund raising and grant writing, a full understanding of the role of technology in preserving and enhancing a collection. The skills I bring to the table today include working towards a MLIS degree, 3 years management experience, 1 year professional work in a library, experience creating successful programming, and experience managing outreach programs. In order to obtain this position, I would need to continue my education, gain experience working with a rare books and manuscript collection through entry level positions and internships, and networking. 

References

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Director, Rare Book & Manuscript Library - New York, NY - employment opportunity or job position     METRO METRO. (n.d.). Director, Rare Book & Manuscript Library - New York, NY - employment       opportunity or job position METRO METRO. Retrieved February 16, 2014, from http://metro.org/jobs/director-rare-book-manuscript-library-488/

Library Director - Position Description. (n.d.). Menasha Public Library. Retrieved February 16, 2014, from http://www.menashalibrary.org/directorpositio