Children's Services Librarian

Children’s Services Librarian

Georgetown County Library (Waccamaw Neck Branch)

Grade 128:  F/T 40 Hours per Week 

STARTING SALARY from $41,994 to $43,254, depending on qualifications and experience 

Under the direct supervision of the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Manager with guidance from the Head of Children’s Services at the Georgetown Headquarters Library, the Children’s Librarian at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library functions as the full-time manager of children’s services there.  Responsibilities include collection development, conducting story hours, developing special events and activities for children, coordinating the summer reading program, working closely with schools, creating displays for children, doing advertising and promoting activities related to children’s services, working closely with the Friends of the Waccamaw Library, managing an assistant and volunteers, collaborating with the Teen Tech Librarian and with the Adult Services Librarian, shelving and straightening the children’s collection, and performing other similar duties as required.  In addition to ongoing daily time slots, the work schedule will involve weekend and evening hours on a regular basis.  Other aspects include operating an automated circulation system, assisting patrons with book requests, maintaining daily statistics, and other related duties.

The position requires creativity, good communication skills and a positive public-service demeanor.  The ability to work well with children and parents is a key necessity, especially when monitoring the behavior of children.  One must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.  The employee should also be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing approximately up to twenty-five pounds.