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Assistant Library Director

The Thomas County Public Library System (TCPLS) is currently accepting resumes for the position of Assistant Library Director. TCPLS consistes of a large main library, located in beautiful downtown Thomasville, and five branches throughout Thomas County.

TCPLS serves a vibrant community. With a staff of 30 and an annual bugdet of $1.2 million, the library system continues to grow and search for opportunites to better support its patrons.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Library Director, the Assistant Director performs professional and administrative duites in planning, implementing, directing and evaluatiing library services.

Duites include:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the main library and branches.
  • Supervising branch managers and main library department heads in Circulation, Reference, Teen, Children and Technical Service departments.
  • Working closly with Marketing Coordinator to promote library programs and services throughout the community, including partnerships with school and community organizations.
  • Acting as liason between TCPLS, private vendors and county officals in maintenance matters.
  • Assisting Director as needed with monthly and annual library reports and staff training.
  • Performing duties as Treasurer for the Certified Literate Communiity Program.
  • Orgainizing annual staff development day.
  • Assuming duties of Director in his absence.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The position requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited university; with a minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in library services. One year of supervisory experience required. Must hold a current Georgia State Librarian license or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter describing your goals and philosophy of public librarianship, resume/CV and three professional references electronially as three seperate attachments to trent@tcpls.org or by mail to Trent Reynolds – Library Director, 201 N. Madison St., Thomasville, GA 31792.

Job Resources

TCPLS is pleased to offer you help in locating your perfect job. From the resources below, you can:

  • Search job openings in our area

  • Check into educational opportunities to improve your skills

  • Find tips for creating resumes, cover letters and more

  • Take interactive career tests and review salary guides

  • Connect with employment agencies

You can also find books and other materials on careers, resume writing, and career paths at the library. Search our stacks online via the PINES online catalog or visit the library in person.

JOB LISTINGS – South Georgia

174 Big Star Dr., Thomasville, GA 31792

229-228-5453

  • Labor Finders (employment agency)

2004 Ga. Hwy 122, Suite 9, Thomasville, GA 31792
229-226-6317

15068 US 19, Thomasville, GA 31792
229-226-0647

LOCAL LARGE EMPLOYERS – Thomas & Grady Counties

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, three nursing-home health system. Locations include: John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, in Thomasville, Georgia; Brooks County Hospital in Quitman; Grady General Hospital in Cairo; and Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla.

Cleaver-Brooks is a complete boiler room solutions provider.

Flowers Foods Baking Co. of Thomasville, GA

(Positions are filled through Ambassador and New Hire Solutions employment agencies)

Food and food-related products delivery service with 24 broadline and 10 specialty distribution locations.

JOB LISTINGS – Florida

JOB SEARCHING DATABASES

A job and resume posting site that allow you to search through jobs posted at employer's websites

A job search engine that pulls job listings from major online job boards, newspapers, associations, and company career pages

One of the largest online job sites

Offers job listings, including a section with jobs in specific employment categories

RESUME ASSISTANCE

Provides in-depth information on writing resumes and cover letters

Offers a guide to developing an electronic resume, resume examples, and an evaluation of the best resume posting sites

LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help library users -- students and adult learners -- succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Career Improvement & Advancement Resources

RESEARCHING CAREER OPPORTUNITES

Provides occupational and educational information to help young people and adults make informed career choices

A U. S. Dept. of Labor site that offers information on general career outlook, wage trends, state employment profiles, and links to sites related to specific career fields

A U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics site that provides information on careers by industry; including occupations, training, and employment outlook

A U. S. Dept. of Labor Statistics publication containing information on hundreds of careers

Offers information on more than 900 occupations; including skills, abilities, work activities, and interests associated with various types of jobs

CAREER ADVANCEMENT & FUTHER EDUCATION

(SWTC) offers a free Georgia Work Ready assessment as well as a variety of training programs.

CAREER TESTS

Tests to help you evaluate your interests and aptitudes so you can find the perfect career field.

A selection of useful career search tests that address specific character traits, such as assertiveness, leadership, and IQ

Take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, a test designed to help people assess their job preferences by identifying four personality temperaments

ONLINE SALARY GUIDES

Descriptions of more than 300 salary surveys and state and regional salary information

Create salary reports for hundreds of different positions

This U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics site gives regional wage rates for occupations and an overview of benefits and earnings by industry

ADULT LITERACY

Are you interested on improving your reading skills or know of someone who might be? Contact Samantha Hanchett at 229-225-5252 or samantha@tcpls.org for more information about Adult Literacy.