Senior Librarian (Youth Services)

Beaufort County, SC

$73K — $87K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) required.
  • 2-4 years of relevant library experience required.
  • Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving history.
  • Strong customer service skills required.
  • Knowledge of library technology and reference services.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and evaluate library staff performance.
  • Coordinate and schedule programming for all ages.
  • Manage collections development and acquisitions.
  • Assist patrons with technology and research inquiries.
  • Record and report program statistics and financial data.
  • Monitor library facility maintenance and upkeep.
  • Conduct professional development activities for skill enhancement.

Benefits

  • Health care coverage including dental and vision.
  • Retirement plans with deferred compensation options.
  • Flexible spending accounts available.
  • Life insurance provided to employees.
  • Long-term and short-term disability benefits offered.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Salary: $73,174.40 - $87,297.60 Annually
Location : Hilton Head
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Community Services
Department: Library
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
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.

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.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Requires Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS).
  • Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.


Supplemental Information

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 the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
01

Do you possess a Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS)?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If yes, please provide the name of the institution from which you earned your MLIS and the year the degree was awarded.
03

Do you have more than two years of related professional library or information science experience?
  • Yes
  • No

04

If yes, please describe your related experience, including your employer(s), position title(s), dates of employment, and primary responsibilities.
05

I certify that the education, training, and work experience identified in my responses are accurately reflected in the education and employment history sections of my application.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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