Hybrid ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN - ASHLEY RIVER LIBRARY en Dorchester County, SC

About the Department

THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED AT ASHLEY RIVER LIBRARY.


JOB SUMMARY 

The purpose of this class is to perform responsible and varied professional, technical, and clerical work in the area of Technical Services. This class is responsible for assisting in the selection and acquisition of materials across all formats and in the original and copy cataloging of library materials.  Additionally, this class provides coverage at service points throughout the library.  This position reports directly to the Technical Service Librarian, who reports to the Executive Director.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Selects diverse materials based on review sources and maintains familiarity with publishing trends. 

Manages funds for materials. 

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in assigned area. 

Communicates with Adult- or Youth-Services Librarians to purchase and/or replace materials. 

Assists in the daily operations of the Technical Services department. 

Receives selection suggestions and responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints in area of responsibility. 

Designs, evaluates, and maintains system-wide Adult- or Youth-Services Learning kits.  

Assists in entering library materials into the database in accordance with the MARC standard using established utilities such as OCLC. 

Maintains consistency in the cataloging, classification, and physical processing of library materials. 

Makes recommendations to improve selection, cataloging, and collection management processes. 

Confers with supervisor in developing short/long term planning for the Technical Services department. 

Assumes responsibility for Technical Services unit in the absence of the department head. 

Attends professional and community meetings, workshops, and conferences, as required. 

Assists in training new or volunteer staff as needed. 

Participates in the development of policies and procedures in assigned area. 

Performs other duties, as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:  

Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university. 

Minimum of one (1) year collection development, acquisitions, and/or cataloging experience working in a public library. 

Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

Special Qualifications: 

Valid South Carolina Driver’s license. 

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Must obtain a SC Librarian Professional License within six (6) months from date of hire. 

Excellent customer service skills. 

Work is performed in relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. 

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. 


This is a full-time position; typical Library hours and days of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm and Friday through Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm with normal working hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. Employees must work 40 hours weekly to maintain their full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. Positions may require travel throughout the County and between library branches as needed. 


E.O.E.  Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services. 

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