We have a great career opportunity available for a Director of Library Development in our Columbia, South Carolina headquarters.
The South Carolina State Library is seeking a creative, detail-oriented person with excellent customer service skills for the Director of Library Development position. This dynamic position oversees the library development department, under the division of statewide development, comprised of library staff responsible for public library consultation, training for public library staff, managing the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, and programs supporting public libraries and statewide initiatives. The library development department supports excellence for all South Carolina libraries. The Director represents the State Library at meetings, conferences, panels, and committees both statewide and nationally to maintain awareness of trends, and to seek and strengthen partnerships and program opportunities.
- Ensure the performance, management, and development of the staff in the library development department utilize its full potential in accomplishing the organization’s overall mission, strategy, and agency goals
- Supervise employees by applying appropriate management principles according to South Carolina State Library (SCSL) policy and procedures, completing Employee Performance Management System timely and accurately, and monitoring employee progress toward goal attainment
- Communicate expectations and help employees with performance improvement, professional development, and skills/competency development
- Coordinate consulting services to library systems in various policy and program areas
- Work directly in a consultative capacity with public library stakeholders on administrative and operational issues
- Keep abreast of changing trends, issues, and challenges in public libraries in order to assess and implement training and support services
- Oversee library development department, which includes statewide program coordinators and library development consultants by specialty area, and perform library development consulting as needed
- Oversee the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States, Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program and the Grant Administrator as well as the State Data Coordinator’s collection of annual library statistics, a statewide continuing education program, services for early literacy, youth, and teens, and all other general library administration, management, and services
- Oversee the budget for library development and assist with oversight of the LSTA grant and subgrants
- Research and write reports and documents required by the agency
- Serve on internal committees
- Give regular presentations at meetings, events, and conferences
- Serve on Agency Leadership Team
- A masters' degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited college or university
- Six (6) years professional library experience, with supervisory experience
- Knowledge of public library administration and current library organization, procedures, and services
- Knowledge of collection development principles and intellectual freedom policies and procedures
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations which apply to library administration
- Knowledge and experience of reference work and automated library systems, as well as working knowledge of technology used in library services
- Knowledge of sources of information and reference techniques for the assigned program area
- Strong financial knowledge including budgeting, planning, and other general financial operations with an emphasis on library finance
- Ability to provide professional consultation and manage other consultants
- General knowledge of human resources and employment practices
- Ability to coordinate, plan, and direct work for professional and technical staff
- Communicate effectively (orally and in writing); strong comfort level with public speaking to groups large and small
- Strong writing skills (writing sample is required – see additional comments)
- Prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences and visual presentations
- Organize and present through reports, familiarity with data collection and using statistics
- Ability to network and establish partnerships
- Strong management and analytical skills
Additional Comments
Work takes place in an office environment. Overnight travel may be expected for this position when attending conferences and work-related presentations. Some local travel is expected. Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
SCSL is committed to providing our employees with a collaborative and inclusive work environment that provides challenging work, personal and professional growth, and a work/life balance.
In addition to all the great perks we’ve already shared, we also offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, and more
- 15 days of annual leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Team Building Activities – We believe in growing together
Don’t miss this great opportunity to take your career to the next level! Apply today.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age (over 40), sex, including pregnancy and childbirth (or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4770986/director-of-library-development
- Include a sample of your professional writing of at least two pages, on any topic related to public library interests.
- Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment.
- Complete the state application to include all current and previous work/salary history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
- Include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Reference and background check will be conducted.
