The Marion County Library Board of Trustees invites applications from dynamic, innovative and service-oriented candidates for a Director to lead the continuing development of library services in a mostly rural county. The Director is responsible for budget planning and management, library policies, operations and staff leadership. The position reports to the Board of Trustees of the Marion County Library. The library system includes 2 branches, a Bookmobile and the headquarters library.
The library serves a population of 33,062 and is located in eastern South Carolina, 25 miles east of Florence and one hour NW of Myrtle Beach. Early childhood literacy, workforce support, technology access and cultural enrichment are priorities for the community and for the library. The library maintains a significant outreach program targeting children and families.
Ideal candidates will have an MLS from an ALA accredited library program and 5 years of increasing responsibility in managing or supporting library service, 2 years consisting of administrative (budgeting, planning) or supervisory responsibility. The successful candidate will have a strong philosophy of customer service, effective communication and public relations skills, the ability to build consensus among library stakeholders, and a thorough understanding of library automation and technological operations. The library is renovating the two branch facilities and planning an expanded headquarters facility; candidates having experience with library construction projects will be seen as more competitive.
Salary range: Salary depends on qualifications.
Accepting applications immediately. Please submit a letter of introduction, an Employment Application and a resume with three references to:
Mr. Randleson Floyd
Chair, Marion County Library Board of Trustees
101 East Court Street
Marion, SC 29571
Employment application may be downloaded at http://www.marioncountylibrary.org/images/docs/forms/application.pdf
For more information, contact Board Chair Randleson Floyd at floydrandy@hotmail.com or (843) 992-1627.
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