Senior Librarian (Youth Services)

Beaufort County; Hilton Head Island (SC); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Beaufort County Council is seeking a librarian supervisor to manage daily library unit operations, develop programs, and engage the community with strong customer service.

The role requires an MLIS and 2–4 years of related experience, with duties spanning staff supervision, program planning, budget planning, and data reporting. This full-time position emphasizes service excellence within Beaufort County.

Qualificações

• Requires Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS).
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Coordinates programming for all ages through planning, scheduling, delegation, partnerships, contract development and facilitation.
• Records program statistics, compiles and submits monthly reports.
• Plans and monitors unit budgets, reconciles cash receipts for the day and for bank deposits.

Conhecimentos

Staff supervision

Customer service

Program planning

Budget management

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations of the assigned library unit, promote and support library services, develop programs to engage the community, and respond to customer needs with excellent customer service.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Coordinates programming for all ages through planning, scheduling, delegation, partnerships, contract development and facilitation.
• Collections development, request books, films, etc. from the Acquisitions department to support programs.
• Completes training classes and attend professional development seminars, workshops and conferences to learn and maintain skills and knowledge for professional growth.
• Works reference desk and answers research, informational, readers' advisory, and technology queries with a high degree of accuracy and provide excellent customer service.
• Assists library patrons with computer use and library technology.
• Records program statistics, compiles and submits monthly reports.
• Plans and monitors unit budgets, reconciles cash receipts for the day and for bank deposits.
• Researches and evaluates vendors for new or existing services, collections, and formats.
• Monitors maintenance and upkeep of facility.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS).
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.