Library System/Company Name
Pickens County Library System
Job Description
- Plans, coordinates and manages the programs, activities, facilities and personnel of the Pickens County Library, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.
- Supervises department staff; supervisory duties include instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, selecting new employees, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, and approving employee discipline and discharge.
- Provides adequate training and development of department staff.
- Develops and implements Library policies and procedures.
- Develops and administers the department budget; controls budget expenditures; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.
- Develops and monitors capital projects.
- Prepares grant applications for federal and other funding; monitors expenditures and evaluates project results at end of grant period.
- Assists the Library Board of Trustees and Library Foundation in developing short- and long-range goals and objectives for the Library system in an effort to effectively meet present and future community needs; develops and interprets Library policies and procedures for Board approval.
- Attends all meetings of the Board of Trustees and Foundation and keeps members informed of all Library activities, operations and problems; implements Board directives; serves as liaison to the Friends of the Library; submits recommendations to the various boards and provides administrative support as needed.
- Plans, develops and implements long and short-range programs for the improvement of County-wide Library services; determines long- and short-term budget, facility, staffing and technology needs.
- Works with the Library Foundation in planning and implementing fund-raising projects and events.
- Directs personnel in planning, executing and evaluating complex library services and activities.
- Provides general oversight of professional library activities, including cataloging and classifying library materials and collection development.
- Oversees the administration of Library automated systems.
- Plans and executes the Library’s public information program; promotes the Library and its services to community organizations and the public at large; prepares all publicity for the Library system, including signs, news releases, fliers, brochures, etc.
- Maintains cooperative working relationships with state, county and local officials, community leaders and civic groups; develops and maintains community support and sponsorships for Library programs.
- Assists patrons and staff with reference inquiries, including the use of print, electronic and Internet resources.
- Ensures the provision of professional customer service.
- Oversees the maintenance and improvement of Library buildings and grounds; ensures the proper maintenance of Library equipment; establishes replacement schedules for equipment and authorizes equipment expenditures.
- Prepares periodic and special studies, reports and other information as required by Library boards, the County and other agencies.
- Receives and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding Library programs and services.
- Attends professional meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain knowledge of current theories and trends in public library operations and technology; participates on various committees and in professional meetings and activities.
- Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, reviewing mail and literature, etc.
Qualifications
- Requires a Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of related work experience.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license.
- Must possess Professional Librarian certification from the S.C. State Library.