Librarian Team Leader

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES Manage the day to day running of the library premises and facilities. Deal with staff and user concerns and complaints, problem solving as required. Ensure any faults regarding premises, equipment or software are dealt with effectively. Manage the daily workload of Library staff to ensure the provision of circulation, inter-library loans, journals, and registration services. Manage, appraise, train and update library staff in using existing and new electronic resources to provide an efficient and effective service. Support the development of Library staff in line with service objectives and delivery through annual appraisals, personal development plans and reviews. Following discussion with other staff, develop work practices and policies to ensure smooth/efficient running of Library service. Plan and organise complex activities to develop the service. For example, the postholder will have the ability to project manage a library relocation within agreed timescales. The workload is largely autonomous requiring the postholder to set own priorities to complete weekly, monthly, or quarterly work cycles and to meet deadlines. Participate in the recruitment and training of new staff, following Trust protocol and procedures. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.