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Information Services Librarian I Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC www.myrcpl.com Vacancy # 10IS-0215 Location: Information Services Department, Main Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours/week, including one evening per week and every third weekend. Essential Functions of the Job: Answers reference questions for library patrons in the library, over the telephone, by e-mail, by instant messaging, by videoconferencing, and by other electronic means, utilizing print and online resources in Business/Science/Technology Reference, as well as in all other Information Services Departments (General Reference, Periodicals, and Local History). Provides readers advisory services and bibliographic instruction. Compiles subject listings and usage guidelines for print and non-print sources. Conducts interlibrary loan activities. Assists with training of professional and non-professional staff. Assists Information Services department managers in planning for and operation of the departments. Communicates and interprets general library policies and procedures to patrons. May provide assistance for patrons’ career and workforce skills development via the library’s “Job Center” and other library resources. Other Important Responsibilities: Assists patrons in locating and using materials and in use of a variety of library equipment, e.g. microfilm equipment, assistive technology equipment. Assists with collecting and reporting transaction statistics. May assist with the organization and maintenance of department collections, files and databases. May assist with planning, developing materials for, and conducting library research skills workshops. Serves on departmental and library-wide committees. May represent the library at community group meetings. Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings and training. May conduct tours of the Departments. May serve as night or weekend supervisor of the department. May select materials for department and/or Main Library collection. Plans, develops, and conducts programs. May be responsible for contributing to RCPL’s website. May assist with the management of the Periodicals collection. May assist with indexing local and regional magazines and newspapers. Participates in special activities as assigned. Performs work in other public service areas as needed. Performs other associated duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1. ALA accredited MLS degree. 2. Eligible for or holds S. C. certification. 3. Specialized subject knowledge or skills developed through education and/or work experience, where appropriate. In this position, such skills include current technology such as IM, videoconferencing, blogging, social software, and MS Office Products. Preference may be given for evidence of specialized subject knowledge in the areas of business management and/or career development/workforce skills development that would be relevant to working in the library’s “Job Center”. 4. Ability to perform job duties. Salary: $1,468.50 biweekly ($38,181.00 on an annualized basis), plus salaried benefits. To apply, submit completed employment application to any RCPL branch location or to: Personnel Office, RCPL, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Fax: 803-929-3448; phone: 803-929-3435. Applications can be downloaded from the RCPL website or found at any RCPL location. Please specify both the job title and the vacancy number on the application. Fully completed applications will have first consideration if received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010. Applications received after this time may be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer www.myrcpl.com