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BRANCH LIBRARIAN (NORTH MYRTLE BEACH LIBRARY)
posted : 05/06/2024
Status :
Open
Close Date :
05/20/2024
Salary :
49830.59
Type :
FULL TIME
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General Job Description

Oversees and directs staff members in library functions such as helping library customers, processing materials, planning library events, scheduling, preparation of manager reports and deposits, and various other administrative functions. Reports to Director of Library and/or Assistant Director of Libraries.

Duties for this Position
  • Oversees the overall organization, effectiveness, and efficiency of circulation, reference, and youth services of branch library.
  • Provides service to customers in person, on the phone, and online
  • Assists with interviews and hiring for staff. Supervises assigned staff, including librarians, library assistants, pages, and volunteers. Manages, reviews, and evaluates staff. Assigns workloads, establishes work schedules, and sets duties of employees. Addresses employee problems and complaints. Trains employees regarding duties and library policies and procedures. Oversees staff usage of sick and vacation leave time.
  • Oversees the implementation of branch events and programs
  • Prepares deposits, monthly manager reports, statistics, incident reports, and general correspondence
  • Monitors condition of facility and coordinates improvements and repairs
  • Performs circulation duties
  • Resolves customer complaints
  • Assists with collection management
  • Plans yearly budget requests and quarterly supply requests
  • Serves as liaison to branch Friends group. Attends monthly Friends meeting to report on branch activities and present requests.
  • Serves as a liaison with community groups and media as required.
  • Oversees requests to use the meeting room
  • Pursues professional development and training opportunities for self and staff.
  • Develops and prepares monthly calendar of branch events and programs
  • Shelves materials
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Position Minimum Requirements
  • Master’s Degree in Library Science and one to two years of library and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Exemplary customer service skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and office equipment
  • Must be able to pass required pre-employment physical and background check
  • Must be able to follow Horry County Government and Library policies and procedures
  • Current valid driver’s license
  • Must possess or be eligible for a SC certificate of Librarianship from the SC State Library