Eric Norris Email & Phone Number

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Serves as director for both MPL and NCKLS.• Responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and directing all phases of library operations the accordance with the goals, policies, and budgetary decisions of the Manhattan Public Library Board of Directors.• Responsible for planning and directing NCKLS operations and working to develop member libraries through consulting, training programs, and grant distribution.• Uphold the mission of MPL to deliver library services and resources to the local community and across the regional system in order to increase reading readiness and on-grade reading acuity, improve chances for academic success, help start and grow businesses, assist individuals with employment opportunities, and provide lifelong educational services.• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships within the organization and across the community.• Favorably represent the library interests in interactions with governmental entities and the library community, both statewide and nationally.

Topeka, Kansas

The State Library was created in 1861, continuing the responsibilities of the Kansas Territorial Library. • The State Librarian, who is appointed by the Governor, is the head of the agency. • The duties of the State Librarian include administration of the following divisions: Reference, Statewide Services, and Talking Books Service. • The State Librarian administers state and federal library funding, the state publications depository program, and the Kansas Center for the Book. • The Talking Book Library for blind or disabled people is in Emporia. All other programs of the State Library are located in the State Capitol.

Hays, Kansas

• Provide all HR Administration functions of the company reporting directly to the company President• Oversee recruitment of new staff at all employment levels• Preform all pre-employment background checks and screening, reference checks, and phone interviews• Maintain an up-to-date policy and employee manual and personnel records• Administer and direct all staff benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, and supplemental insurances• Manager work comp claims and safety compliance

Hays, Kansas

• Provide for the general administration of the library as chief agent of the board of trustees• Plan and manage the library’s expenditures through setting an annual budget and maintain budget funds by staying compliant with state statutes and municipal ordinances• Oversee the daily operations of the library through supervision and evaluation of Administrative Staff• Manage the library’s collections so that the public may benefit from a developed body of materials that exhibits the depth, timeliness, diversity and means of access necessary to meet user interests• Provide public programs and services to enhance community use of the library’s resources• Favorably represent the library and its interests in interactions with the community, other governmental entities, and the library community• Manage the library’s human resources, providing for efficient, courteous public service as well as the professional growth and effective supervision of library personnel• Manage the library’s buildings, grounds and equipment in order to maintain a clean, safe, attractive, and functional public institution

• Managed all activities and projects for the Adult Department of the library• Responsible for collection development and maintenance of the collection• Managed a limited working budget• Hired and trained staff, and set department schedule• Assisted patrons with information searches• Wrote weekly column for Hays Daily News

• Covered the City Commission, “Cops and Courts,” and Public Safety.

Master, Library Science

Master, English

Bachelor, English