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Southeast Regional Branch Library Manager Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC www.myrcpl.com 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 http://www.myrcpl.com