What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Librarian position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Under general supervision, conducts basic information literacy sessions, coordinates acquisitions of all library materials, orders materials, catalogs materials, and manages reference and circulation services.
Job Functions
A Master's Degree in library science or related field from an ALA accredited college or university and two (2) years professional library experience.
Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Purpose:
Under general supervision, conducts basic information literacy sessions, coordinates acquisitions of all library materials, orders materials, catalogs materials, and manages reference and circulation services.
Job Functions
- Prepares and provides basic information literacy (IL) instruction to in-person and online courses upon faculty request. Ensures IL sessions are evaluated, with data analyzed and reported for SACSCOC compliance. Maintains online information literacy resources, including tutorials. Conducts library tours and orientations.
- Responds to reference questions using a wide array of reference and information resources, knowledge, and expertise. Provides circulation services to patrons.
- Manages collection of appropriate print and electronic resources to support the academic schools and other college areas. Performs copy and original cataloging to Library of Congress Standards using automated library systems.
- Serves as one of TCL’s contacts for the PASCAL Shared Library Services Platform (SLSP). Participates in PASCAL working groups and committees as needed. Attends local, regional, state, and national meetings upon request
- Trains and supervises student workers.
- Performs all other related duties as may be assigned
A Master's Degree in library science or related field from an ALA accredited college or university and two (2) years professional library experience.
Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
