Learning Engagement Librarian

Library System/Company Name
Spartanburg County Public Library
Job Description

Schedule:
40 hour position – Hours are generally Monday - Friday Including one regular evening per month and other evenings as needed

Salary:
$38,000 minimum per year

Essential Job Functions:

  • Plans, organizes, promotes, schedules, and delivers a variety of programs, activities, and training events for staff, including New Employee Orientation
  • Maintains the digital devices for staff training, including developing training opportunities and guides
  • Responsible for collection development, including selection and weeding for the Professional Collection
Qualifications
  • MLS/ALA and experience teaching and developing training content
  • Strong commitment to being accessible and open to all staff requests and to delivery of excellent internal and external customer service
  • Strong organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects and meet deadlines
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot across a variety of operating systems and library resources
  • Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
  • Experience with print and electronic research
  • Desire and ability to create and implement trainings for all library staff
  • Desire and ability to utilize methodology conducive to adult learning needs, including hands-on application of skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of needs and current interests of library staff and library institutions
  • Must enjoy working with a multi-generational staff
  • Experience and proficiency with current library technology, including digital devices, Internet, research databases, productivity software, and communications applications
  • Knowledge of public library principles, procedures, materials, and practices
  • Ability to work closely with others or alone
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff, patrons, associates, and external organizations
  • Valid driver’s license required
How to Apply

Please send completed application, along with cover letter and resume to 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306 or fax to 864-596-3518.

Applications can be printed from our website.

City
Spartanburg
State
South Carolina