Library Manager

Library Manager

This employee will perform library duties in the areas of reference, research, collection development, readers' advisory, acquisitions, circulation, reserve, media, library technology, instructional programs, and classifications of library materials.

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Knowledge of library organization, research procedures, and available library services. Knowledge of library automated information systems. Knowledge of library classification systems and standard cataloging rules. Knowledge of general collection development principles. Knowledge of customer service, accounting, bookkeeping and handling of cash. Understanding of library services for people with disabilities. Ability to manage a library department. Ability to analyze requests and select best reference sources. Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work independently and exercise initiative. Ability to perform instruction and/or provide informational workshops to students about library services.

Job Duty - Library Services: Circulation, reference, research, cataloging, acquisitions, collection development, interlibrary loan, PASCAL, media, library instruction. Reviewing policies and procedures, observations, analysis, assessment, reports and suggestions for strategic goals. Work with Head Librarian and Associate Dean to suggest and implement strategic goals for increase growth in library spaces. Plan and coordinate engagement activities promoting the library.

Job Duty - Instruction, professional development and service to the profession and campus by conducting informational workshops to the community and students about library services, participate in campus committees, and participate in professional development opportunities available through the university and outside sources to ensure the library stays current and relevant.

Job Duty - Supervisory: Hire, train, supervise and evaluate temporary staff, work-study/institutional student workers. Provide adequate staffing and assure library is open on time and during designated hours.

Job Duty - Assist with special projects, events and other routine support activities as required. Attend committee meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive - No

Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies - 1

Desired Start Date - 09/01/2026

Job Open Date - 08/10/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.