South Dakota State Government
Location
Pierre, SD | United States
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Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 26319
Agency: Department of Education
Location: Pierre
Salary: $19.53 per hour
Pay Grade: GH-F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit .
The South Dakota Accessible Library Services (ALS) serves patrons with print disabilities across the state of South Dakota, in partnership with the Library of Congress's National Library Service. These patrons may have visual impairments, physical impairments, or reading disabilities. The library provides a variety of resources, including books, magazines, DVD's, virtual programming, equipment, and support.
The SD ALS also works closely with partner libraries and institutions around the state to provide resources, information, and support to create depositories for patrons to visit and try out equipment and services before committing to sign up. The library also has a robust volunteer program which brings interested individuals in to record and edit materials of South Dakota interest for our patrons.
This position is the primary point of contact for all institutional and community partners. The incumbent is responsible for creating innovative trainings using Zoom and other virtual tools to be in contact with partners annually. The incumbent may visit institutions needing more direct instruction and support. This position will keep detailed notes of patron interactions and records of outreach efforts and training outcomes.
This position is also responsible for making significant inroads with isolated and underserved populations in South Dakota. This includes rural residents without easy access to libraries, Native American tribes, and non-English speakers.
This position will also take over significant portions of cataloging maintenance. Updating of book records, searching for additional information to provide most up to date monograph and collection information, and keen attention to detail will help our patrons find the books and materials they want to read.
A bachelor's degree preferred.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: - passion for working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities;
- ability to learn new computer software efficiently;
- experience in networking and outreach;
- passion for libraries and experience in librarianship;
- willingness to learn and adaptability to change;
- attention to detail; and
- ability to become part of a team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Microsoft Office Suite;
- Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams;
- excellent phone, people, and customer service skills;
- attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
- ability to work with a variety of individuals from different backgrounds with different needs;
- knowledge of cataloging;
- ability to travel/valid driver's license; and
- excellent computer skills.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
[email protected] "An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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