Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
Career Overview
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers:
- Plan, organize and direct the activities of libraries, archives, museums, art galleries or departments within such institutions
- Work in libraries, archives, museums and non-retail art galleries
Job Titles
Duties
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize and direct the activities of a library or library system, archive or archive system, museum or art gallery, or a technical department within such an institution
- Develop and carry out policies and programs
- Prepare and control budgets
- Develop, promote and put into use public relations and promotional programs
- Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
- Prepare operational and financial reports, analyses and recommendations
- Recruit and provide training for professional, technical and clerical staff
- Perform the duties of a librarian, archivist or curator in smaller institutions
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
705% Employed Full Time
70%Work in this field is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.
Career Pathways
There is mobility between library and archive managers and between museum and art gallery managers.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
Library managers
- A graduate degree in library and information science
and
Several years of experience as a librarian, including supervisory experience are required
Archive managers
- A graduate degree in archival science or history
and
Several years of experience as an archivist or in historical research, including supervisory experience are required
Museum and art gallery managers
- A graduate degree related to a particular collection or a training program in arts administration
and
Several years of experience as a curator, conservator or artist or experience in other related museum and art gallery work are usually required
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
705Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 35 | 5.0% |
| Kootenay | 55 | 7.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 355 | 50.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 50 | 7.1% |
| Northeast | 30 | 4.3% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 65 | 9.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 125 | 17.7% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
450Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | 40 | 1.3% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 230 | 1.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 30 | 1.9% |
| Northeast | 30 | 4.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 40 | 1.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 70 | 1.6% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 380 |
| Retail Trade | 40 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
| Educational Services | 10 |
| Public Administration | 10 |
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