We have a great career opportunity available for a Federal Documents Librarian in our Columbia, South Carolina headquarters.
Under general supervision of the Director of Library Collections and Services, receives, processes, and copy catalogs federal government publications and manages acquires, and processes print serials.
The candidate must have excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact courteously and effectively with internal and external customers. They should have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines under limited supervision. They must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.
- Receive and process all newly arriving federal print documents.
- Review, evaluate and maintain depository selection profile of federal document.
- Accurately performs copy cataloging and original MARC cataloging for print federal documents.
- Perform regular collection maintenance; shifting, reorganization, and housing of items.
- Complete and submit survey information.
- Monitor publications and request appropriate offerings.
- Perform all duties related to the management, acquisition, and processing of print serials.
- Represent the State Library and participate on committees, in professional organizations, and at conferences.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in library science, information science or related field and experience in library systems and operations.
- Ability to lift and move materials, bending and reaching to perform regular collection maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in library science form an ALA accredited college or university.
- 3 years professional library experience.
- Experience working with government documents.
- Knowledge of library classification systems and standard cataloging rules.
- Knowledge of Marc and RDA copy cataloging.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Hiring Range: $35,360 - $50,394
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SCSL is committed to providing our employees with a collaborative and inclusive work environment that provides challenging work, personal and professional growth, and a work/life balance.
In addition to all the great perks we’ve already shared, we also offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, and more
- 15 days of annual leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Team Building Activities – We believe in growing together
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age (over 40), sex, including pregnancy and childbirth (or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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