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.
• 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

• 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