Associate Librarian Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Richland County, SC Job Type FTE - Full-Time Agency Midlands Technical College Job Number 2992 Closing 1/6/2019 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code: UL05 Position Number: 148063 Normal Work Schedule: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other): Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Pay Band Unclassified Opening Date 12/18/2018 EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures: Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at www.jobs.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if hired. Job Responsibilities Reference/Public Services Promotes learning by assisting students, faculty and staff in locating, evaluating and accessing research information. Assists patrons in use of the online catalog, discovery service and electronic databases to include demonstration of effective search strategies. Provides general and specific reference support for library user and advises patrons on choices of resources. Answers questions related to circulation and reserves by understanding the library circulation policies and procedures. Provides reference services via walk-in, chat, or phone. Continually seek new ways to extend and improve customer service and promote service excellence. Ensures best practices in reference services. Library Instruction Prepares and delivers library instruction to promote the development of information literacy and critical thinking techniques to students to promote research skills. In addition, supports faculty, staff and students in the use of information resources and technology through various modes of instruction including individual, group, classroom, hybrid or online. Also participates in the library's embedded librarian service. Assists in identifying best practices in library instruction and creating Libguides. Serves as a back-up in scheduling library orientations in absence of Instruction Librarian. Also works with Instruction librarian to create library assessment tools to evaluate student engagement and identify best practices and trends in library instruction and follows ARCL guidelines. Collection development Participates in collection development activities to include: weeding, evaluation and selection of resources in assigned area of the collection. Professional Development Develops professional competencies to improve knowledge, skills and proficiency. Will also work with staff to create staff training opportunities. College and/or Community Service Serves the college and/or the community through participation on committees, task forces and other forums. Maintains library files for SACS accrediting purposes. Performs other professional duties and responsibilities as appropriate or requested. Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community. In doing so, all MTC employees will take two Service Excellence courses; Service Excellence is a college-wide program to enhance our collective efforts of ensuring MTC is a first-choice college. Minimum and Additional Requirements Master's degree in library science or in a related field such as library and information science from an ALA accredited institution. Preferred Qualifications Three years of professional library experience is preferred. Must have demonstrated a commitment to service excellence and demonstrate initiative. Must have experience with print and digital information resources, including online databases, integrated library systems (ILS) and the internet. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Do you possess a master's degree in library science or in a related field such as library and information science from an ALA accredited institution? 02 Please describe in detail your experience working in a library, if any. 03 Required documents: Resume and cover letter. I understand that if all required documents aren't attached to my application, my application is considered incomplete. Yes No 04 If selected for this position, will you be able to provide your official transcript(s) within 20 days of your hire date? 05 Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agenc(ies)? 06 Have you ever been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when? 07 Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College. 08 How did you hear about this position? The State Jobs Website Inside HigherEd Diverse Jobs Facebook - Midlands Technical College Twitter - Midlands Technical College MTC Employee Other Required Question Agency State of South Carolina Agency Midlands Technical College Address P.O. Box 2408 Columbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone 803-822-3399 The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.