Westside Library

POSTING DATE

August 24, 2026

JOB TITLE

Director of Circulation Services , Grade 30

LOCATION

Headquarters Library

DATE AVAILABLE

November 1, 2026

SALARY

$61,754 per year (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS

40 hours per week

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes, maybe asked to work other times as needed.)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school with three years of public library experience and supervisory experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops objectives and key results forCirculation Services and clearly communicates SCPL’s philosophy of CirculationServices to staff and patrons
• Manages Circulation Department staff,including hiring, scheduling, and training
• Maintains the Circulation Manual andtrains staff systemwide on circulation policies and procedures
• Communicates with vendors for librarycard orders, various monthly services, and circulation-related equipment andsoftware
• Finds solutions to circulation problemsand assists staff systemwide with troubleshooting circulation issues
• Investigates and implements newprocedures as needed
• Maintains departmental statistics andmonthly reports
• Substitutes in the Circulation departmentand at branches as needed
• Stays informed of patron needs relatingto library card services through library patron interactions, reading currentjournals, and attending training opportunities to ensure consistent qualityservice for all patrons
• Represents SCPL at conferences andevents related to Circulation and Library Card Services

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from anaccredited ALA library school
• Thorough knowledge of professional libraryprinciples, procedures, materials and practices with three years of publiclibrary experience and supervisory experience
• Experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS),particularly Polaris
• Forward-thinking with a strong work ethic and theability to establish and meet deadlines, set and accomplish long-term goals,and facilitator communication among teams
• Creative, organized and flexible with the abilityto exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsand comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Strong technology skills, including knowledge ofdigital devices and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated to learn new skills and keepabreast of innovation in library services
• Excellent interpersonal and customer serviceskills that display a positive attitude and cultural sensitivity with theability to engage with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for networkand program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device forMFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of SouthCarolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach