Assistant Director/Public Services Librarian

Georgia Public Library Service; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Health Insurance

Teacher’s Retirement System of Georgia

annual leave

sick leave

12 paid Holidays

Social Security is not a benefit for  

Job summary

The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System seeks a licensed librarian or candidate able to obtain Georgia grade 5+ certification to lead reference and collection services across two locations. Strong emphasis on readers advisory, IT, program development, and public outreach.

Requirements include a Master’s in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program plus 3 years in a public library; supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an accredited ALA college or university.
• 3 years experience working in a public library is required.
• Supervisory experience preferred; licensure or certification in Georgia required or attainable.

Responsibilities

• Reference and Reader’s Advisory, Information Technology, Book Selection.
• Collection Development and Management, ILLs, Grants, PR.
• Organizing and publicizing displays, exhibits and programs in two locations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reference services

Public library experience

Education

Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science (ALA)

Job description

This position is primarily responsible for Reference and Reader’s Advisory, Information Technology, Book Selection, Collection Development and Management, ILLs, Grants, PR, organizing and publicizing displays, exhibits and programs in two locations.

REQUIREMENTS

A Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an accredited ALA college or university with 3 years experience working in a public library is required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must be licensed as a librarian in Georgia or be able to obtain grade 5 or higher certification by the Georgia State Board of Certification of Librarians.

SALARY RANGE

Based on experience, starting $52,000.00. This position is Open until filled. The desired start date is as soon as possible.

BENEFITS

• State Health Insurance
• Teacher’s Retirement System of Georgia
• annual leave
• sick leave
• 12 paid Holidays
• Social Security is not a benefit for full-time employees.

The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System serves a population of 24,000 with state of the art technology at two county libraries. The headquarters branch is located in Sylvania, which is an hour from Historic Savannah, an hour from Augusta, and 30 minutes from Statesboro. More information about SJRLS is available on the web at www.sjrls.org.