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Senior Librarian (Youth Services Manager)

Beaufort County Library

Hilton Head Island, SC

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$71,635.00 to $85,962.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Hilton Head Island, SC

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Description

Senior Librarian (Youth Services Manager): The purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations of the assigned library unit, promote and support library services, develop programs to engage the community, and respond to customer needs with excellent customer service. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Coordinates programming for all ages through planning, scheduling, delegation, partnerships, contract development and facilitation.
  • Collections development, request books, films, etc. from the Acquisitions department to support programs.
  • Completes training classes and attend professional development seminars, workshops and conferences to learn and maintain skills and knowledge for professional growth.
  • Works reference desk and answers research, informational, readers' advisory, and technology queries with a high degree of accuracy and provide excellent customer service.
  • Assists library patrons with computer use and library technology.
  • Records program statistics, compiles and submits monthly reports.
  • Plans and monitors unit budgets, reconciles cash receipts for the day and for bank deposits.
  • Researches and evaluates vendors for new or existing services, collections, and formats.
  • Monitors maintenance and upkeep of facility.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit  the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

Additional Info & Requirements

Our locations are gathering places that allow all residents free access to education, technology and literacy development.

Mission

The Beaufort County Library serves and supports the community for learning, for leisure, for life.

Vision

The Beaufort County Library System is a free and accessible center of ideas, information, and resources that foster learning, community, and literacy. The Library provides open and guided access to a wide variety of media and programs to inform, inspire, and empower people in their pursuit of lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and cultural understanding.

We are governed by a Library Board of Trustees who are appointed by Beaufort County Council. The Library system is a department of Beaufort County Government.

The Community
About the Hilton Head Branch: Residents and vacationers alike enjoy visiting this island branch all year long. It contains a popular Friends of the Library bookstore, art exhibits, public computers, a large DVD collection, a children's storytelling area, and a cozy South Carolina Reading Room. Microfiche reader available. Printing and photocopying are available for a small fee. All branches have free WiFi and self service fax/scan unit. Bike rack available outside.
HR Info

For questions, please contact Beaufort County Library's User Experience Librarian, Leigh Ramey, at [email protected]

Posted Sep 8, 2025