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Librarian IV, Branch Manager - Level 3, Greenville County Library System, Greenville, South Carolina

Sargent Branch Library in Travelers Rest

Salary/Benefits:

$40,352 per year, plus benefits FLSA: Exempt

Closing Date:

AVAILABLE: November 2009
CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 13, 2009

Job Description/Duties/Requirements:

SCHEDULE:

Schedule involves some evening and weekend hours

FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Access Services Manager, this position is responsible for assigning, instructing, directing and supervising the activities related to the operation of a branch of the Greenville County Library System. Performs management-related library services including selecting and maintaining branch library materials collection; and reader's advisory services. This position also supervises the operation of a satellite library in the Slater community.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of modern library principles; of reader interest levels and materials; of major fields of learning; of procedures and skills applicable to public libraries. Ability to analyze professional and administrative problems and suggest practical solutions. Ability to plan, organize, and direct a complete program of Library activities. Ability to supervise and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations, library staff and the general public. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work under frequently stressful conditions and meet required deadlines. Ability to recognize and correct errors. Good personal computing skills, including effective use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, various Internet browsers and email. Skilled in the operation and care of computer equipment and barcode equipment. Ability to learn online computer functions. Customer service oriented. Ability to communicate concepts, general information, and task-oriented information in oral, written, and electronic forms. Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and push book carts weighing over 100 pounds.

MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressive professional library experience, one of which must have been at the supervisory level. Certified or eligible for certification by the South Carolina State Library. Other combinations of experience and training, which meet the minimum requirements, may be substituted. Greenville County Library System may change assigned work location and schedule of any position depending upon the needs of the system

Application Procedure:

Applications will be taken in the Administration Department at the Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 or at Job Service, 706 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29601, (864) 242-3531. Applications can also be printed from our website www.greenvillelibrary.org  and mailed to Human Resources at the Hughes Main Library or faxed to (864) 235-8375. For more information, please contact Cindy Quinn at (864) 527-9232 or e-mail cquinn@greenvillelibrary.org . GCLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GCLS participates in E-Verify.