Library Manager

Organisation
University for the Creative Arts
Contact Email
marie.hitchcock@uca.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
20 - 29
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
customer experience
team leader
Starting salary
£40,000 to £49,999
Last uploaded
11/09/2026
Last reviewed
1 Year

Job Description

Summary

The Library Manager is in charge of strategic and operational leadership of a university library, supporting academic teaching, research, and learning activities. The role involves managing daily library operations, staff, and developing services and collections that align with the institution's goals. The manager ensures high-quality, user-centered services, fosters innovation in library practices, and enhances access to scholarly resources. They also manage physical and digital collections, oversee the development of information literacy programs, and integrate emerging technologies to improve access and learning. Additionally, the manager is responsible for promoting library resources and services, maintaining compliance with copyright laws, and compiling data for institutional reporting. The ideal candidate should have a degree, comprehensive knowledge of work practices, excellent management skills, and experience in a supervisory role within an academic or research library. They should also demonstrate strategic thinking, decision-making capabilities, and a solutions-focused mindset.