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Job Description:
Anderson University seeks an innovative leader who is passionate about students and their success. The director of Thrift Library and its full- and part-time staff play an essential role in Anderson’s commitment to academic excellence. The library works closely with the faculty, Office of Information Technology, the Center for Innovation and Digital Learning, the Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence, and other academic personnel to carry out Anderson University’s mission.
Candidates should be prepared to lead all administrative, operational, and technical functions of the Thrift Library, support an ever-growing university, foster a culture of collegiality, hospitality, and innovation in the library, and support the library staff in their daily work and professional development.
Candidates must be a committed Christian and hold values that are compatible with the institution’s Statement of Faith and enthusiastically support Anderson University’s mission.
Qualified candidates must hold a master’s degree in library science. A second advanced degree is encouraged.
The ideal candidate will have significant library experience, effective leadership and collaborative skills to build successful partnerships internally and externally, skills and experience in strategic planning, high emotional intelligence, fiscal planning, and budget and resource management.
About the Thrift Library:
In 2007, the University completed what was then the largest single-phase building project in its history as the $7.5 million Thrift Library building opened to students. The multipurpose building contains over 50,000 square feet of space and includes the library, Books & Beans coffee shop, Vandiver Art Gallery, Anderson Central, Center for Student Success, Writing and Multimedia Center, post office, Information Technology, several classrooms and conference rooms, and a music lab.
Thrift Library’s collection contains over 70,000 physical volumes, more than 1.8 million ebooks, and approximately 200 electronic research, reference, and subject-specific databases that provide access to countless scholarly journals, periodicals, ebooks, digital images, and audio and video recordings.
Collections are greatly enhanced by resource sharing and collaborative licensing of digital resources through its membership in the state’s academic library consortium, PASCAL (Partnership among South Carolina Academic Libraries), reciprocal borrowing agreements with Atla Digital Library and Association of Christian Librarians, and partnership with the Anderson County Library System.
During fall and spring semesters, the library is open seven days a week. During the summer months, it is open Monday through Friday.
The library has open seating available for approximately 175 students and 9 reservable study rooms with seating for groups of 6-12 students.
Professional librarians provide instruction for groups and individuals covering such topics as (but not limited to) the research process, how to access the library’s resources, citation styles, plagiarism, and copyright issues. Librarians are available to work with students in person and via phone, email, and video conference.
Application Process:
Start Date: June 1, 2026
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application for staff employment , along with:
Letter of application addressing qualifications and previous leadership experience
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
Please direct application materials and questions to the search chair: Dr. Lisa Zidek, Dean of the College of Engineering, [email protected]
Type:
Full Time
How to Apply:
Please apply directly on the Anderson University website:
Please direct application materials and questions to the search chair:
Dr. Lisa Zidek, Dean of the College of Engineering, [email protected]
Job Description:
We’re seeking a Library Systems Analyst to help shape the future of library technology at Davidson College. This role provides high-level administration, configuration, leadership, and strategic planning for the library's core technology infrastructure services; the tools that help people discover, share, and create knowledge. You’ll collaborate with an amazing team of library colleagues, including our new Systems Specialist, and campus IT partners. There’s never been a more exciting time to join our library.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library—the largest capital project in Davidson’s history—opens in fall 2027.
It will transform how our community learns, creates, and connects.
Qualifications:
For this job, we require that you have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information/Library Science or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in administering complex information management systems.
Strong skills in software and hardware troubleshooting, configuration management, and system integration.
Proficiency in web content management and web development (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript), coupled with experience working with APIs and data integration processes.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity.
For this job, we prefer that you have:
Experience with Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE or willingness to be certified within 6 months.
Knowledge of digital preservation and library metadata standards.
Demonstrated project management skills for large-scale systems implementation or migration projects.
Type:
Full Time
How to Apply:
Please view the full job description and apply at the link below. For best consideration, please submit your application materials by Monday, February 23.
Ashley Mills, Assistant Director for Learner Engagement & Access Services
Job Description:
Purpose: Manages all aspects of a large branch. Supervises, trains, and guides staff. Assists in Strategic Planning for the branch and system. Responsible for all daily operations as well as the facility. Oversees the Collection Development for the branch. Advocates library services through programs and community partnerships. Evaluates programs, collection and services and develops related goals within budget allocations. Analyzes and compiles statistical reports. Serves as the liaison to the Friends of the Library. Guides and assists customers in the use of technology and reference services. Provides high level customer service duties related circulation and customer accounts. Performs related professional, administrative, and supervisory work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages the daily operations of a large branch library, ensuring compliance with all applicable library and county policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
Ensures that the branch is properly staffed and that resources and facilities are accessible for public use.
Maintains high level of customer service throughout the branch.
Establishes branch-specific procedures and manages branch-specific budgets.
Responsible for acting in an emergency.
Assists in developing policies for the library system.
Serves on library system committees, often in the leadership role.
Develops branch-specific policies and procedures when appropriate.
Evaluates community needs and interests.
Recommends to library administration additions or changes in library services.
Evaluates and assists in the planning and implementation of changes and improvements to the facility.
Supervises staff in a large branch (25–35 staff), including professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.
Schedules and plans with professional staff.
Works to resolve employee difficulties.
Mentors and coaches professional and paraprofessional staff.
Evaluates all branch staff and monitors their professional growth and development.
Assists in the interview process and selection of new staff.
Manages library programs, workshops, and services for and within the community.
Develops a long-term curriculum for the branch focusing on literacy, technology, and informational programs and workshops for the public and community groups.
Coordinates public relations and marketing materials for branch programs, workshops, and services.
Collects and analyzes statistics for library programs, workshops, and service.
Allocates and manages funds for programs.
Responsible for forecasting and meeting community needs.
Identifies and addresses individual and community technology, literacy, and informational needs.
Advocates for library services and programs within the local community.
Establishes and maintains partnerships and promotes the branch with the local schools, businesses, and organizations.
Serves as the liaison to and guides the governing Board of the Friends of the Library.
Manages and evaluates the branch's collection and materials.
Coordinates community analysis to establish needs and interests in order to select materials.
Evaluates collection usage data in order to develop a Collection Management plan.
Formulates an annual and long-term materials budget for branch.
Delegates responsibility of selection and deselection of materials.
Monitors and evaluates the collection management assignments.
Monitors expenditures monthly.
Performs a variety of functions daily to keep library operational.
May open and close facility.
Updates signage and flyers.
Maintains physical appearance, supplies, and seating/collaborative spaces for public.
Proactively addresses basic safety and security issues.
Performs other similar duties as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: MLIS from an ALA-accredited college or university
Minimum Qualification:
4–5 years of professional experience in public libraries, including supervisory.
Preferred experience in public library management.
Michelle Williams, Senior Deputy Director [email protected] (803) 785-2643
Job Description:
Branch Location: Wando Mount Pleasant Reports To: Department Manager
General Summary: The Children’s Services Supervisory Librarian, under the general direction of the Youth Services Manager, provides support to the Children’s staff and library services for children ages birth through grade 5. Creates attractive displays, develops new and maintains ongoing innovative children’s programs. As a Librarian, you must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, as a great part of this job will involve interacting with the local community.
Responsibilities: All duties listed below are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodations will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as requested by the Branch/Department Manager subject to reasonable accommodations.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Work with Youth Services Manager to ensure successful operations and events in the Children’s Department.
Work with Youth Services Manager to provide support for Children’s department staff.
Supervise Children’s Librarians and Associates.
Create department and service desk schedule.
Work with Youth Services Manager to write evaluations for Children’s department staff.
Work with Youth Services Manager and Teen Supervisory Librarian to support the goals and mission of the Youth Services Department.
Create, plan, and coordinate community programs for children that increase library awareness; this will include off-site programs.
Develop and maintain ongoing innovative children’s programs, story times/storytelling, STEAM programs, and puppetry programs to promote literacy.
Participate in committees and/or organizations that support the library’s mission and goals.
Assist patrons with locating resources and computer usage.
Provide readers’ advisory and information services to customers of the Children’s Department.
Represent the library at external programming and outreach events.
Must be comfortable proactively seeking customers to help in all areas of the library (desk, roving, e-mail, phone, or additional methods of communication).
Create booklists and book displays and provide technology assistance and demonstrations.
Provide library services for children ages birth through grade 5.
Perform routine desk duties, help patrons locate, and check out materials.
Keep informed of current services and trends related to public libraries.
Candidates should be good listeners and communicators, present a positive attitude, enjoy working cooperatively as a team member, and place top priority on customer service.
Must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities and scheduling requirements as needed to meet the coverage needs of the public service desks in other departments.
Contribute content about the Children’s Department to the Communications and Programming Department for inclusion in the Library’s social media presence.
Must demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of children’s materials, both print and electronic.
Assist with Community Hub Services such as the rental assistance program, vaccine clinics, voting process, as well as other programs and services that are provided by CCPL.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess exceptional knowledge and competency of modern principles and practices in Children’s Services.
Knowledge of and experience with parent education initiatives, Every Child Ready to Read, early childhood development, and early literacy skills are desirable.
Knowledge of library amenities and the ability to provide information about library policies.
Ability to use tact, courtesy, and good judgment when communicating with coworkers and the public.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of library materials, both print and electronic.
Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to carry out assignments independently and work collaboratively with a team.
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Requirements:
Must possess exceptional knowledge and competency of modern principles and practices in Children’s Services.
Master of Library and Information Science degree.
2 years library experience and 1-year supervisor preferred.
Eligible for or hold South Carolina State Library Certification.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to learn and use new methods and emerging technical advances.
Must possess excellent customer service skills, ability to get along well with others and to communicate effectively with the public and with library staff, and a strong work ethic.
Type:
Full Time
How to Apply:
Please visit the Careers page of Charleston County Public Library and select the position of interest to apply.
Applications must include a resume, cover letter and three professional references.
Salary:
$56,513.60 - $63,648.00 annually commensurate with education and experience.
Contact:
For questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .
Submission Date: 11/19/2025
Job Title: Public Services Associate Librarian
Job Description: GTC Libraries is searching for a Public Services Librarian to join our team! PURPOSE: As the Public Services Librarian, this position manages GTC Libraries' main desk, online chat, circulation services, and engagement activities and events. This Associate Librarian continuously collaborates with the Director, faculty, staff, and students at all GTC locations and online as well as the Greenville County community to ensure excellence in the Libraries’ spaces, collections, and services.
LIBRARY SERVICES 30% - Provide circulation, reference, reader advisory, browsing, and other assistance via desk, chat, phone, text, and email. Ensure staffing of main library desk and online chat services during all hours of operation. Shelve collections, complete light cleaning, and communicate facilities needs and interruptions in operations as needed. Coordinate, collect, correct, and communicate library services data.
HUMAN RESOURCES 20% - Hire, supervise, schedule, train, mentor, and provide job duty back-up, appreciation, corrective action, and work time and performance oversight of assigned employees following state, system, and college policies. Utilize continuous planning, observations, performance reviews, constructive feedback, professional development, and informal and formal recognition to help employees perform job duties and grow professionally.
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT 15% - In collaboration with the Director, manage and continuously improve GTC Libraries' policies, procedures, communications, marketing, and training for circulation and resource sharing, patron accounts and billing, and public spaces and study rooms. Provide observations, analysis, assessment, reports, and suggestions for related strategic goals.
ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 15% - Collaborate, coordinate, develop, and facilitate engagement activities and events such as campus tours, collection displays, book clubs, exhibits, presentations, film screenings, etc. Assist with creation, distribution, and maintenance of related marketing materials and communications. Coordinate, collect, correct, and communicate engagement activities and events data.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE 10% - Complete all SACSCOC, GTC, and other required professional development. Serve on GTC, SCTCS, PASCAL, state, national, and global committees and working groups. Communicate and present work outside of the college as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED 10% - Assist with Libraries' collection development, instruction, outreach, social media content, contests, and projects with related data collection and communication as needed; etc.* Greenville Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V). It is the policy of Greenville Technical College, in accordance with applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity. Greenville Technical College is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in South Carolina and we invite you to consider becoming a part of our team! GTC promotes a respectful campus culture that reflects appreciation for diversity and inclusion at all levels. Visit www.gvltec.edu/diversity to learn more.
Qualifications: ALA accredited degree and at least two years of academic library, circulation, and supervisory experience.
GREENVILLE COUNTY (SC) LIBRARY SYSTEM JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, NO. 2026-036
Posting Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Application Deadline: Monday, December 8, 2025 Position: Collection Development Supervisor, Technical Services, Hughes Main Library Pay: $52,039 per year, plus benefits Status: Regular Full-time, Exempt Available: January 2026 Location: Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, South Carolina Schedule: Daytime hours Monday–Friday. Works 37.5 hours per week.
FUNCTION
Under supervision of the Technical Services Manager, this position:
Is responsible for the supervision and effective operation of the Collection Development Section of Technical Services.
Performs work related to selection and maintenance of library materials and digital resources.
Embodies the Library System’s code of service by creating an atmosphere where customers and employees feel invited, informed, impressed, and inspired.
Performs work in accord with the Library System’s vision and mission, using good judgment in the application of policies and established procedures.
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
Three years of collection development and maintenance experience.
One year of supervisory experience.
Experience using library computer systems and applications, online databases, office software and email.
Certified or eligible for certification by the South Carolina State Library.
Other combinations of experience and training which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must have the ability to:
Concentrate for long periods of time
Speak clearly and distinctly
Hear and/or comprehend verbal communication
See and interpret all job-related materials
Operate library equipment as assigned
Lift up to 35 pounds and push book carts weighing over 100 pounds
Sit for long periods of time
Walk, bend, and stoop
Reach, grasp, and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
Type on an ongoing basis for long periods of time, using both hands
Tolerate low levels of dust and mold associated with working with books and other library materials
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED These tasks are illustrative only; other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. Essential job functions designated with (E).
Develops and documents collection development plans and projects... (E)
Supervises Collection Development staff; assigns, instructs, schedules, and audits work of subordinates for accuracy. (E)
Provides training and/or support for subordinates; reviews performance and makes recommendations. (E)
Participates in interviewing applicants and recommends selection. (E)
Evaluates and selects materials for the collection. (E)
Chairs Collection Development Committee. (E)
Receives all “Request for Reconsideration of Library Material” forms and handles them according to policy. (E)
Works closely with management staff on revisions to Collection Development and Maintenance Policy. (E)
Collaborates with IT staff regarding computer-based materials and online reference services. (E)
Works with various managers to develop system-wide standards and training for staff. (E)
Provides training for staff in collection maintenance. (E)
Develops and maintains documentation for procedures related to collection development and maintenance. (E)
Reviews, edits, and transmits collection maintenance reports. (E)
Develops and manages leased books and review copy plans.
Reviews grant applications that include a collection development component.
Coordinates selection of materials purchased with donated funds. (E)
Keeps supervisor informed of events and activities.
Evaluates patron requests for additions to the collection. (E)
Assists in planning for improvements, including budget recommendations and goals. (E)
Answers questions on library operations and handles problems and complaints.
Reviews professional literature to stay abreast of developments. (E)
Participates in special projects as requested.
Attends meetings, training programs, workshops, and conferences.
Ensures safe work methods are followed. (E)
Maintains regular and reliable attendance and complies with Attendance Guidelines. (E)
Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES & CHARACTERISTICS (Testing of computer skills may be part of the interview.)
Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of functions of collection development and maintenance in public libraries.
Extensive knowledge of print and audiovisual titles, authors, and content across subject fields.
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
In-depth knowledge of library computer systems, online databases, office software, and email.
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to learn moderately complex computer applications.
Ability to learn and enforce Federal and State employment laws and HR policies.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of others and provide coaching, training, and discipline.
Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and critical thinking.
Ability to work in a team and maintain effective working relationships.
Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize and correct errors.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to create and maintain procedural documentation.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines, and follow procedures.
Ability to communicate information in oral, written, and electronic forms.
Skill in developing system-wide standards and training for staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.
Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical reports.
Ability to be punctual, work scheduled hours, and maintain good attendance.
Preferred: Touch typing skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum Training & Experience
Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
Three years of collection development and maintenance experience.
One year of supervisory experience.
Experience using library computer systems and applications, online databases, office software, and email.
Certified or eligible for certification by the South Carolina State Library.
Other combinations of experience and training, which meet the minimum requirements, may be substituted.
Type:
Full Time
How to Apply:
Visit the Job Openings page on our website at www.greenvillelibrary.org to submit an online employment application and/or for additional information about our application process.
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