Library Services Manager

Essential Job Functions 

• In collaboration with Library Director, manages the Library department with development and delivery of the following: 
  • Youth and adult education program series, including Library Lecture Series and Starting Gate Storytime
  • Industry research workshops for undergraduate equine industry programs 
  • Library and exhibit tours
  • In-community outreach programs
  • Access-centered collections projects 
  • Physical and virtual exhibits research and development
  • Traveling exhibits administration 
  • Promotion of Library services, including copy writing for press releases and media partners 
  • Social media content creation
  • Development initiatives, including grant writing
  • Keeneland Library Foundation administration
  • Research projects
• Supervise interns and collaborate with members of Library staff and other Keeneland departments
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry and community stakeholders
• Support Keeneland departments with the following:
  • Community relations and outreach programs
  • Research projects
  • Communications projects

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, people skills, research skills, and critical thinking skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail while meeting deadlines in a high service volume team 
• Initiative-taking with the ability to exercise independent judgement 
• Ability to enhance patron experience through exceptional customer service 
• Confident in public speaking and representing the Library and Keeneland in the community
• Knowledge of current trends in library, museum, education, and/or publishing services 
• Proficient in a wide variety of library, museum, education, and/or publishing applications and technology peripherals  
• Knowledge of community relations best practices 
• Experience designing and delivering educational programs to diverse patrons
• Experience promoting library, museum, education, and/or publishing services

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with exhibit research and development 
• Prior experience with digitization equipment, applications, and peripherals 
• Experience with online library catalogs and digital asset management systems 
• Experience creating and delivering standards-based student educational programming

Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program or a Master’s degree in Public History, History, Education, Museum Studies, or a related field preferred
• 5 to 7 years of progressive employment in a high service volume library, museum, heritage site, or cultural resource organization preferred
• 3 to 5 years of progressive employment in the Thoroughbred industry or an industry-adjacent field preferred

Required Application Materials 

• Resume or CV 
• Cover letter 
• Writing sample or portfolio 
• At least three professional references