Please submit application and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the position to:

Contact: Sarah Crisler-Ruskey, Director, Harrison County Library System
PO Box 2999, Gulfport, MS 39505. s.ruskey@harrison.lib.ms.us

Position: Head Librarian – Biloxi

Available: April 1st until filled

The Harrison County Library System is looking for a skilled leader to become the next Head Librarian for Biloxi, MS. The primary duties of this job are supervising library operations in our four Biloxi branches, as well as our Local History department, housed in the Biloxi location, and acting as liaison with the City of Biloxi. Each of our four head librarians serve on the system leadership team and advise the director on policies, planning, and library services.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates (annually) staff in compliance with System personnel policies
• Attends local funder meetings and acts as liaison to local funding entity
• Assists Director in preparing annual budget and informs Director of funding needs
• Responsible for selection of library materials according to System collection development policy
• Directs local library expenditures under adopted annual budget
• Originates and submits purchase orders for equipment and supplies to the Director
• Maintains a current inventory of equipment
• Responsible for maintenance, repair, and security of library building and for maintenance of grounds
• Accountable for local petty cash
• Reports accurate monthly service statistics to Headquarters
• Utilizes various media to publicize library programs and services
• Coordinates with Director and colleagues on system-wide concerns and planning
• Works with Friends of the Library organization and other civic groups for improved library services
• Oversees the receipt, acknowledgement and disposition of gifts made to the local library and ensures compliance with System policies
• Supervises us of meeting room and display cases in compliance with System policies
• Act as back-up to staff for meeting library service needs and may need to work desk and weekend shifts
• Other duties as needed or required by Director

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLIS Degree
• Two years professional library experience
• Knowledge of library technology
• Thorough knowledge of public library philosophy
• Strong Commitment to public service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent supervisory skills

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $48,000-$53,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include health, life, dental, and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays, participation in the state retirement system (PERS), annual and sick leave.