Current Openings
Lapel Branch Manager
Full-time
Description/Responsibilities: Anderson Public Library is preparing to reinvigorate our Lapel branch service in a meaningful way with dedicated staff and expanded hours and services, starting with a Full-time Branch Manager. The nearly 8,000 square foot Lapel Branch is recently updated, with plans to build a new outdoor programming and community space on the library site well underway. This role features a strong community engagement component, including the development of library programming on and off site as well as participation in local events to foster strong connections between the library and the community. As the new Branch Manager, you will be involved in the process as we expand branch staff, services, and hours. This position is available immediately and is a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in digging in and building a small community library with the full support and resources of Anderson Public Library behind it.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Information and Library Science required; Five to Seven years of relevant experience; knowledge of library operations and services; ability to plan and present programming; skilled in public speaking; Management and supervisory work experience preferred.
Compensation: $63,143.14-$71,035.90 per year; Exempt
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.
Children's Services Programming Assistant
Full-time
Description/Responsibilities: Are you a great fit for the Anderson Public Library’s Children’s Services Programming Assistant? If you are enthusiastic, creative and enjoy children then you just might be! The Children’s Services Department is looking for a Programming Assistant to collaborate with department managers and librarians to create and implement a variety of programs and events for our diverse community! If you enjoy being innovative, as well as providing excellent customer service, this may be the position for you! You will use your customer service skills as you provide reference services and readers advisory at the service desk. The position provides an opportunity to connect with patrons to assist with the use of library catalog, computers, and other technology equipment as well! Your creative side will be a great asset in developing programs along with timely and relevant displays! Join our fun, passionate, and growing team!
Qualifications: Customer service and programming experience; ability to perform general internet and database searches; knowledge of “Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library” model; ability to obtain a LC6 certification.
Compensation: $18.21-$20.49 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.
Collection Services Clerk
Full-time
Description/Responsibilities: Are you a great fit for the Anderson Public Library’s Collection Services Clerk? If you have a great eye for detail and enjoy organizing, then you just might be! The Collection Services Department is seeking an enthusiastic clerk to process books, hotspots, magazines, newspapers, microfilm, and games. These materials will then be circulated to our diverse community! If you enjoy mending, putting things away, and providing customer service this might be the position for you! Your mending skills will come in handy as you mend damaged materials. You will use your customer service skills as you collaborate with your department on projects. The position provides an opportunity to be amongst our robust library collection as you weed, catalog, and conduct quality checks on library materials. Your attention to detail will be a great asset as you organize and shelf-read! Here is your chance to join our fun, passionate, and growing team!
Qualifications: Customer service experience; Experience completing general clerical tasks; Organizational skills; ability to arrange materials in proper order with high attention to detail.
Compensation: $16.25-$18.29 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.
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