LIBRARY ASSISTANT II - CIRCULATION SERVICES - MT. PLEASANT REGIONAL LIBRARY:  Full time position.  Perform functions under guidance of the Head of Circulation.  Basic knowledge of materials and modern library organization, procedures, policies, aims and services.  Performs public service desk duties, routine library functions; specific duties (claims returns, lost and paid, damaged materials, etc.) and general clerical work.  Must be computer literate and knowledgeable in various computer software; Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher a plus.  Must have a good understanding of library tasks, ability to get along well with others and to communicate pleasantly and effectively with the general public and library staff.  Must be detail oriented and flexible to assume additional responsibilities as needed to maintain branch/departmental operation.  Other duties as assigned.  Evening and weekend work included.  Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.  Must have the stamina for periods of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling and stooping.  May also be required to shelve library materials.  Must be able to lift book crates weighing up to approximately fifty (50) pounds and/or push book carts weighing up to approximately one hundred (100) pounds.  REQUIUREMENTS:  High School graduate with one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a public library or related experience.  High aptitude for library work, significant understanding of basic aims and services of libraries; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; orderliness, accuracy; tact; adaptability; ability to get along well with others, ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with the general public and library staff.  A valid South Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record.  Salary:  $21,944.00 - $26,936.00 annually depending on qualifications.  Pay Grade 05NE.  Closing date:  June 6, 2013.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - CIRCULATION SERVICES - {TWO (2) VACANCIES} - (1) MAIN LIBRARY (1) JOHN'S ISLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY:  Full time positions.  Perform routine library functions under professional supervision.  Prior library experience helpful but not necessary.  Basic clerical and general office work.  Must be computer literate in various computer software - Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher a plus.  Must be detail oriented and flexible to assume additional responsibilities as needed to maintain departmental operations.  Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.  May also be required to shelve library materials, must be able to lift book crates weighing up to approximately fifty (50) pounds and/or push book carts weighing up to approximately one hundred (100) pounds.  Must have the stamina for periods of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling and stooping.  Evening and weekend work included.  Other duties as assigned.  REQUIREMENTS:  High School graduate; possess the ability to get along well with others and the ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with the general public and library staff.  A valid South Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record.  Salary:  $20,113.60 - $24,710.40 annually depending on qualifications.  Pay Grade 04NE.  Closing date:  June 6, 2013.

P/T LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - CIRCULATION SERVICES - MAIN LIBRARY:  Part time entry level position - twenty (20) hours per week.  Perform routine circulation desk duties under professional supervision; carries out procedures set by supervisory staff; help patrons locate materials.  Basic clerical and general office work.  Must be computer literate in various computer software - Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher a plus.  Must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities as needed to maintain departmental operations.  Shelving library materials may also be required.  Ability to get along well with others, ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with the general public and library staff.  Prior library experience helpful but not necessary.  Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.  Other duties as assigned.  Evening and weekend work included.  Must be able to lift book crates weighing up to approximately fifty (50) pounds and/or push book carts weighing up to approximately one hundred (100) pounds.  Must have the stamina for periods of walking, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and sitting.  A valid South Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record.  REQUIREMENTS:  High School graduate; possess the ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with the general public and library staff.  Salary:  $9.67 - $11.88 per hour depending on qualifications.  Pay Grade 04NE.  Closing date:  June 6, 2013.

SECURITY OFFICER - ADMINISTRATION - MAIN LIBRARY:  Part time - afternoons, evenings and weekends - twenty four (24) hours per week.  Provide security services at the Main Library.  Must have the stamina for extensive walking and standing.  REQUIREMENTS:  High School or GED graduate; Associate's Degree preferred.  Must have at least one (1) year of experience working in security or customer services.  A valid SC driver's license with a safe driving record - NO CRIMINAL RECORD.  Must be physically and mentally fit.  Ability to get along well with others; ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with the general public and library staff.  Salary:  $9.67 hourly.  Pay Grade 04NE.  Closing date:  May 31, 2013.

LIBRARY PAGES {THREE (3) VACANCIES} - (1) INFORMATION SERVICES - MAIN LIBRARY; (1) JAMES ISLAND BRANCH; (1) VILLAGE BRANCH:  The duties of these positions include but are not limited to shelving library materials; basic maintenance of the collection and premises.  Other duties as assigned.  Must have the stamina for periods of walking, standing, reaching, bending, stooping and kneeling.  Must be able to lift book crates weighing up to approximately fifty (50) pounds and/or push book carts weighing up to approximately one hundred (100) pounds.  Weekend work included.  MINIMUM AGE IS SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OLD.  Salary:  $7.40 per hour - fifteen (15) hours per week.  Closing Date:  June 6, 2013. 

LIBRARIAN III/LARGE BRANCH MANAGER - JOHN L. DART LIBRARY:  Full time position.  Management responsibility for the overall management of a large branch, supervisory responsibilities for staff.  Knowledge of modern principles and practices of library services and administration; good knowledge of library materials; participates in collection development.  Ability to exercise leadership and motivate others, to plan and coordinate the work of others, to write concise reports, analyses community and user needs, material collection and service effectiveness.  Initiate, plan and coordinate programs within the branch as well as outreach.  Must have the ability to train and supervise staff, possess initiative and tact.  Willingness to participate on system wide committees.   Must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities as needed to maintain branch operation.  Must be computer literate with strong computer skills particularly in using Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn and use new methods, policies and technological advancements as they arise.  Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.  Other duties as assigned.  Evening and weekend work included.  Must have the stamina for periods of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, stooping and kneeling.  REQUIREMENTS:  ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree with three (3) years post master's professional progressively more responsible experience in a public library.  Must have a creative approach to branch management.  Must be detail oriented.  Well developed communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with the general public and library staff.  Must be a team player.  Eligible for or hold South Carolina State Library certification.  A valid South Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record.  Salary:  $43,638.40 - $53,684.80 annually depending on qualification.  Pay Grade 07EX.  Closing date:  Open until filled.  APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED.

LIBRARIAN I - CHILDREN'S SERVICES - JOHN'S ISLAND REGIONAL BRANCH:  Full time entry level position.  Responsible for the provision of juvenile services at a regional branch library.  Basic knowledge of modern principles and practices of services,  general knowledge of children's materials; procedure, policy, aims and services for public libraries.  Skilled in the performance of library tasks, ability to work well with people in groups and in individual settings.  Must be computer literate and knowledgeable in various computer software; Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher a plus.  Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.  Evening and weekend work included.  Other duties as assigned.  Must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities as needed to maintain branch operations.  Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly with the general public and library staff.  Must have the stamina for periods of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting.  Shelving library materials may also be required.  Must be able to lift books, AV equipment, program materials weighing up to approximately fifty (50) pounds.  Eligible for or hold South Carolina State Library certification.  A valid South Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record.  REQUIREMENTS:  ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree; specialized subject knowledge of skills developed through work experience where appropriate.  Salary:  $36,732.80 - $45,219.20 annually depending on qualifications.  Pay Grade 05EX.  Closing date:  Open until filled.  APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED.

LIBRARY PAGES {TWO (2) VACANCIES} - (1) JOHN L. DART BRANCH; (1) JAMES ISLAND BRANCH:  The duties of these positions include but are not limited to shelving library materials; basic maintenance of the collection and premises.  Other duties as assigned.  Must have the stamina for periods of walking, standing, reaching, bending, stooping and kneeling.  Must be able to lift book crates weighing up to approximately fifty (50) pounds and/or push book carts weighing up to approximately one hundred (100) pounds.  Weekend work included.  MINIMUM AGE IS SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OLD.  Salary:  $7.40 per hour - fifteen (15) hours per week.  Closing date:  May 3, 2013.  INTERVIEWS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED FOR JOHN L. DART.  APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR JAMES ISLAND - INTERVIEWS TO BE SCHEDULDED.      

Internal candidates who are interested in any of the above listed position vacancies should submit an in-house application which can be found on the Staff Intranet or from the Human Resources Office.  NOTE:  Candidates selected for interviews needing disability related accommodations should request them prior to the interview.