What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian II – Information Services Supervisor position at Florence County SC?
Job Description
The Librarian II – Information Services Supervisor supervises all operations of the Information Services department.
Essential Functions:
- Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Information Services staff; supervises the provision of Information services to the public; ensures staff coverage of service desk.
- Supervises operations of study rooms, Law Library, and art gallery.
- Provides exceptional customer service to external and internal customers. Responds to and resolves patron questions or concerns.
- Shelves and organizes materials, updates patron accounts, and assists patrons in finding materials. Provides reader’s advisory and book recommendations.
- Assists patrons with public computers, online catalog, and other library equipment and resources.
- Conducts and assists with programs and outreach activities as needed.
- Trains Information Services staff in reference, research, and customer service techniques. Assigns and monitors departmental administrative tasks such as scheduling, inter-library loans, book donations, special collections, etc.
- Requests supplies for programs and services; maintains inventory and organization of equipment and supplies.
- Enforces library Code of Conduct; works with security officers, library administration, and staff to maintain safe and welcoming environment.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Assists in the South Carolina Room and other library departments as needed.
- Serves as HQ Manager-on-Duty when needed.
- Maintains current knowledge of, and shares with staff, current library service trends and related developments.
- Works evenings and weekends as required.
- Participates in special projects as needed. Performs all other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Work Experience
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduate program; 2 years of relevant professional experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.
- Must possess or qualify for a Professional Librarian’s Certificate from the South Carolina State Library.
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and office equipment.
- Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must have the ability to travel up to 5%.
Company Description
Vision
Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.
Mission
Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.
Benefits
- South Carolina Retirement System
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Retiree Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Onsite Employee Health Clinic
- Onsite Employee Workout Facility
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Discounted rates at local fitness facilities
