Gerri Littlejohn
Program Resource Specialist
University of Tennessee
School of Information Sciences
1345 Communications Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
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Subject: Librarian ll Position- Branch Manager
TO: School of Library and Information Science
FROM: Dorothy M. Crosby, Interim Director
RE: Librarian II Position - Branch Manager
DATE: August 18, 2006
Florence County Library is now accepting applications for the position
of Librarian II - Branch Manager. Enclosed is a notice advertising the
position. Please share this notice with your students.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 843.413.7063. Thank you.
Enclosure
FLORENCE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
JOB DESCRIPTION, JULY 2006
JOB TITLE: LIBRARIAN II-BRANCH LIBRARIAN
FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of
directing, supervising and coordinating a Florence County Library
Branch, to ensure the provision of effective services to the public.
Maintains Branch Library collections of book and other materials.
Assists groups and individuals in locating and obtaining information.
Supervises professional and non-professional employees. Reports to the
Chief of Extension Services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Supervises all functions of a Florence County Library Branch. Assigns
work loads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties
of assigned branch staff. Supervisory duties include instructing;
assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards;
coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees;
acting on employee problems; and recommending employees discipline.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy;
evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and
assistance as needed.
Coordinates branch services with those of the Main Library.
Participates in collection development activities including, but not
limited to, planning and management, materials selection, review and
acquisition of materials, and policy and procedural development.
Develops special projects and collections as directed.
Provides direct assistance to patrons; answers reference questions in
person and over the phone; explains library policy; handles complaints
or misunderstandings.
Processes intra-library loans of books and materials.
Assists Chief of Extension in preparing the budget. Works with same to
secure and administrates funds from governmental sources and private
sector for library operations.
Participates in library programs as needed.
Promotes branch library programs.
Receives and responds to public inquires, concerns and complaints;
resolves patron and personnel conflicts and issues.
Tracks branch service statistics, assess community needs and make
attendance/operations projections as necessary to make improvements to
existing branch services and programs and to plan effective services for
the future.
LIBRARIAN II-BRANCH LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY
Keeps informed of professional developments in library science.
Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve various information
to prepare documents and correspondence.
Attends professional meetings and conferences as deemed necessary.
Works evenings and weekends as required.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various reports and
documents, including job applications, performance appraisals,
requisitions, purchase orders, financial reports, circulation reports,
book reviews, catalogs, statistical reports, activity reports, reference
statistics, attendance sheets, logs, memos, correspondence, etc.
Interacts and communicates with Library Director, Chief of Extension,
Chief of Headquarters, co-workers, subordinates, branch library boards,
County department Directors, managers and employees, S. C. Library
Association and other professional association members, professional
peers, S. C. State Library officials, community groups, vendors, and the
general public.
Operates a vehicle and various types of office and other equipment
including computer, printer, Dynix terminal, Telxon units, adding
machine, copier, fax machine, typewriter, microfilm reader/printer,
telephone, audio-visual equipment, laminator, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Shelves books, periodicals and newspapers; weeds collections; moves
furniture and equipment as needed.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or
university supplemented by two years of library public service
experience, some of which has been in a managerial capacity, or an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience that
provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a
valid state driver's license.
EFFECTIVE DATE 7/2006
Applications will be accepted in the Florence county Human Resources,
Room 103, City-County Complex, Florence, SC beginning Monday, August 21,
2006 until the position is filled. Applications are taken from 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. Phone: 1-800-523-3577; www.florenceco.org
<http://www.florenceco.org/> .
All job requirements are subject to consideration of reasonably
accommodating individuals with disabilities.
Florence County is an equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/H/V
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