Library Branch Manager Salary $76,086.40 - $91,303.68 Annually
Location St. Helena
Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 202500703
Division Community Services Department
Library Opening Date 02/13/2026
Closing Date Continuous
FLSA Non-Exempt
Description Benefits Questions
Description The purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of the library branch operations. The position is responsible for acquiring, maintaining, and organizing library information, coordinating library programs, and assisting library patrons. 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. • Directs all aspects of library operations such as circulation, reference, adult and children's programs, and outreach programs. • Monitors expenditures and maintains financial records; may prepare and submit budget information to meet needs of citizens for library services. • Gathers and maintains information for reports on library income, usage, library income, usage, activities and events; updates library information as needed. • Recommends additions to library collections based on needs assessments of public interest and needs. • Promotes community image of library and public awareness of library services through public information programs, outreach programs, displays, and public presentations. • Monitors physical branch conditions; makes recommendations on maintaining grounds, buildings, and fixtures. • Ensures that equipment and facilities used by the public are in working order on a daily basis; advises patrons on the use of computer resources, operations, and the Internet. • Assists the public at service desk, checks out materials, retrieves reference sources, answers reference questions, makes recommendations, issues library cards, collects fees, and provides information as requested. • Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, telephoning, and copying. • 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. South Carolina State Library Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Benefits 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.
Questions To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
01 Do you currently hold a South Carolina State Library Certification? Yes No
02 If yes, please provide the certification number and expiration date: Required
Employer Beaufort County South Carolina Address 102 Industrial Village Rd Building 1 Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902 Phone (843)255-2990 Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/