What is a library supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a library supervisor

1. Explore library supervisor education requirements

   Most common library supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   69.3 %

   Master's

   12.5 %

   Associate

   11.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific library supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Library Materials	13.29%
   Library Patrons	10.12%
   Library Services	9.10%
   Library Operations	9.06%
   Library Policies	6.60%

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3. Complete relevant library supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New library supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a library supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real library supervisor resumes.

4. Research library supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Provide safety and security oversight of the library, training and updating evacuation/plot plans and extinguishment methods.
   • Trouble shoot and replace lap tops, rent out dvds.
   • Learned to repair library material such as books, DVDs and CDs.
   • Record retention.SecurityDuties include enforcing the rules and regulations of TDCJ.

5. Apply for library supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a library supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams