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From: <Mcclanahan>, Kitty McClanahan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Reply-To: Kitty McClanahan <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 2:39 PM To: "[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: [UTSIS-JOBS] TSLA Librarian I Public Services position The deadline to apply is 10/22/13. Please contact me with questions. Thank you very much~ Maggie Bahou Maggie Bahou, SPHR Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development Tennessee Department of State 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-7411 (615) 253-5536 fax Tre Hargett, Secretary of State State of Tennessee Division of Human Resources and Organizational Development 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 7th Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102 615-741-7411 Tennessee Relay Center TDD [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 1-800-848-0298/Voice 1-800-848-0299 www.tn.gov/sos The Department of State is an equal opportunity, equal access employer. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Librarian 1 Tennessee Department of State The Tennessee State Library and Archives Public Services Section Mission The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment. Supervisor: Assistant Director for Reference Services Summary: Assist the General Assembly staff and the public -- in person, in writing, via e-mail and by telephone -- by answering reference questions of simple to moderate difficulty. Duties/Responsibilities Perform informative services at the Public Services desk in the South Reading Room, including a minimum of one Saturday per month. Answer mail and email patron questions by conducting research and preparing written responses. Answer telephone reference questions or directs patron to appropriate department or staff member. Occasionally serve at the Public Services orientation desk in Center Reading Room. Research projects of historical or genealogical interest to TSLA patrons. Participate in cross-training for work in Legislative History and other areas.Reconcile daily financial report against monies collected. Work on assigned projects with other sections in TSLA. Perform other duties as required. Tre Hargett, Secretary of State State of Tennessee Division of Human Resources and Organizational Development 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 7th Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102 615-741-7411 Tennessee Relay Center TDD [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 1-800-848-0298/Voice 1-800-848-0299 www.tn.gov/sos The Department of State is an equal opportunity, equal access employer. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Possess a Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university. Experience in genealogy or Tennessee history desired. Knowledge of legal research and legislative history research desired. Knowledge and Abilities: Possess skills in researching print and microfilm sources and web sites for the purpose of gathering and collecting data for patrons. Possess skills in intermediate to advanced computer operations. Experience with web site page construction and social media platforms considered a plus. Work in close proximity with co-workers and with the public. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, by phone, mail, e-mail, and in person. Communicate complex information clearly to individuals and to small groups. Apply sound analytical thinking to problem solving. Reshelf books located in South Reading Room. Pull books and vertical files from closed stacks which have been requested by patrons. Physical Requirements: Perform some work while standing, including walking with individuals and groups to locate materials or orient them to the Public Services Section. Possess ability to lift a minimum of twenty (20) pounds. Health, safety and collections security: Assist the organization to create a safe and healthy working environment by working safely with the equipment provided. Follow instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately reporting any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions. Take whatever measures are necessary to protect the collections from loss, mutilation or theft. Salary: $3,250 per month plus State of Tennessee benefits package. To apply, please email your letter of interest and resume to Maggie Bahou, Director of HR, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or mail to the above address by Tuesday, October 22, 2013 --