POSITION: Children’s Services Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Georgetown County Library
GRADE: Grade 128: F/T; generous benefits
STARTING SALARY: $45,224 to $46,580, depending on qualifications and experience
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
POSTING DATE: October 15, 2024
FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY
Under the direct supervision of the Georgetown County Library Director, this individual functions as the full-time manager of children’s services at the Georgetown Library (Headquarters). Responsibilities include collection development, conducting story hours, developing special events and activities for children, coordinating the summer reading program, working closely with schools, creating displays for children, doing advertising and promoting activities related to children’s services, working closely with the Friends of the Georgetown Library, managing an assistant and volunteers, collaborating with the Teen Tech Assistant and with the Adult Services Librarian, shelving and straightening the children’s collection, and performing other similar duties as required. In addition to ongoing daily time slots, the work schedule will involve weekend and evening hours on a regular basis. Other aspects include operating an automated circulation system, assisting patrons with book requests, maintaining daily statistics, and other related duties.
SKILLS REQUIRED
The position requires creativity, good communication skills and a positive public-service demeanor. The ability to work well with children and parents is a key necessity, especially when monitoring the behavior of children. One must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. The employee should also be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing approximately up to twenty-five pounds.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A college degree or equivalent with some experience in early childhood development and related fields is essential. Having a Master’s in Library Science would enhance one’s application. A valid South Carolina Driver’s License is also required.
Please apply in writing through the closing date to the:
Georgetown County Human Resources Department
PO Box 421270
Georgetown, SC 29442-1270
