JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the class is to plan, coordinate and provide reference services to County Library patrons and staff, to perform other professional library duties, to supervise Library staff and volunteers as assigned, and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

WORK LOCATION: SUMMERVILLE LIBRARY OR ASHLEY RIVER LIBRARY

POSTING MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO INDICATED CLOSING DATE.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Develops, manages and schedules age appropriate programs which includes coordinating activities with all necessary materials (i.e. craft materials, name tags, audio-visual, book lists, etc.) and reporting patron issues or concerns.
• Assists the public in the use of library resources, including catalogs, indexes, computerized search systems and the internet.
• Provides supervision, training, advice, and assistance to other staff as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between the community and the library; represents the Library throughout the community.
• Plans and coordinates programs for adult patrons; teaches classes based on public requests.
• Creates public displays on library information and/or books.
• Plans and provides outreach programming throughout the community or library system as needed.
• Coordinates with other adult services personnel as required to provide coordinated system-wide adult programming and services.
• Supervises assigned staff and volunteers; supervisory duties include scheduling, instructing, planning, and assisting work, reviewing/evaluating work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities.
• Coordinates the adult volunteer program; trains, supervises and reviews the work of assigned volunteers.
• Participates in the development of library policies and procedures; recommends policy and procedural changes to better meet library and patron needs.
• Prepares library for opening and closing; may supervise library branch operations as required.
• Provides basic reader advisory and reference services; assists patrons in use of various resources and equipment.
• Performs circulation duties. Checks books in and out; registers patrons for library cards; places holds on books as requested; reserves audio-visual equipment as requested; processes inter-library loan requests; inspects returned materials for damage; verifies due date; computes and receives fines.
• Promotes the library, its services and programs to the public; gives presentations to various community or civic groups; prepares promotional materials and press releases; takes photographs for media or website use.
• Keeps supervisor informed of all issues and concerns encountered.
• Participates in collection development; analyzes current collection for currency, physical condition, general quality and usefulness; recommends books, audio books, DVDs and other library materials; checks in newly purchased and processed materials.
• Performs general administrative/ clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering, and retrieving computer data, copying, and filing document, answering the telephone, etc.
• Attends trainings, meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Master’s in Library Science from an accredited college or university or obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.

Special Qualifications:

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Must obtain a SC Librarian Professional License within six (6) months from date of hire.

Excellent customer service skills.