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Job ID : 27047Agency : Department of EducationLocation : PierreSalary : $19.53 per hourPay Grade : GH-FClosing 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 https : / / doe.sd.gov / .

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.

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 will primarily involve work in cataloging resources and providing reader advisory services utilizing specialized databases.

Reader advisors assist patrons in signing up for services and maintain regular contact throughout their service with the library.

Special attention will be given to processing applications and providing information about other programs. The reader advisor will be responsible for keeping monthly and annual statistics for reporting to the National Library Service and ensuring that service goals are met.

The applicant will also be expected to attend meetings for the ALS team, the state library and Department of Education team, and the National Library Service Reader Advisors panel.

Additionally, this position will involve reviewing recorded materials and other duties as assigned in support of the ALS team.

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;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;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 https : / / bhr.sd.gov / job-seekers / work-for-state-government / . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online : https : / / sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com : 1443 / lmghr / xmlhttp / shorturl.do?key PTWYou must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human ResourcesTelephone : 605.773.3148 Email : careers@state.sd.ushttp : / / bhr.sd.gov / workforus"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Last updated : 2024-05-23