Southeast Regional Branch Library Manager
Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC
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Vacancy #10SE-0112
Location: Southeast Regional Branch Library, 7421 Garners Ferry Road,
Columbia, SC 29209.
Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekend
hours.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Manages a regional library open 66-69 hours per week.
Supervises large staff of professionals and paraprofessionals. Responsible for
having branch adequately staffed at all hours branch is open.
Carries out all personnel duties for branch; interviews, checks references and
selects staff; trains and supervises professional and paraprofessional staff;
prepares and conducts probationary and annual evaluations; approves
employee leave and arranges for staff coverage in emergency situations.
Identifies and addresses staff disciplinary problems and /or grievances under
the direction of Extension
Services Chief and other administrative personnel.
Monitors technology; and communicates effectively with appropriate staff
when problems with technology occur.
Responsible for overseeing operation and maintenance of library building and
grounds (HVAC, cleaning, lights, etc.), and responsible for dealing effectively
with emergencies related to building and grounds; communicates with
appropriate staff.
Plans, recommends, and follows through with additions, changes, and updates
to facility, as appropriate; responsible for reprogramming or redesigning the
physical layout and functionality of the branch, analyzing and responding to
changing uses and needs.
Resolves circulation problems; often requires dealing with complex circulation
situations (out-of-county registrations, non-resident property owners, fines,
and lost book problems); interprets and communicates library policies and
procedures to patrons and staff.
Cultivates partnerships and collaborations with appropriate entities,
businesses, cultural and non-profit organizations, etc.
Deals with difficult patron situations; requires enforcement of RCPL Code of
Conduct and following guidelines established by security manager for library.
Supervises scheduling and use of meeting room.
Responsible for evaluating and analyzing branch collection as part of an orderly
collection development process; maintains current collection based on needs
of patrons.
Conducts staff meetings and participates in staff training.
Assists in budget preparation for branch.
Assists in overall planning for branch.
Maintains statistical records and reports for branch.
Provides readers advisory services.
Plans and supervises programs for the branch.
Makes administrative decisions for other branches in the absence of an on-site
supervisor.
Other Important Responsibilities:
Plans, develops, and conducts programs for and with community groups.
Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings.
May represent the library at community and group meetings.
Develops and participates in special activities as assigned.
Performs other associated duties as required or assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
1. ALA accredited MLS degree.
2. Eligible for or holds South Carolina certification.
3. Three years of satisfactory professional library experience in library of
recognized standing after receiving the degree.
4. South Carolina driver’s license with safe driving record.
5. Ability to perform job functions.
Salary: $2,234.25 bi-weekly ($58,090.50 on an annualized basis), plus salaried
benefits.
To apply, submit completed employment application to any RCPL branch
location or to: Personnel Office, RCPL, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC
29201. Fax: 803-929-3448; phone: 803-929-3435. Applications can be
downloaded from the RCPL web site: www.myrcpl.com .
Fully completed applications will have first consideration if received by 5 p.m.
on Friday, March 12, 2010. Applications received after this time may be
considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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