Federal Documents Librarian & FDLP Coordinator

State of South Carolina

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC invites applications for a Federal Documents Librarian. Under general supervision, the FDLP Coordinator processes federal documents, manages depository selections, MARC copy cataloging, and maintains holdings using OCLC and Sirsi ILS.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse internal and external partners. Candidates should have a MLS degree (or equivalent) and relevant experience with government

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in library science, information science, or a related field is required.
Master’s degree in library science is preferred.
Three years of professional library experience.
Experience working with government documents.
Knowledge of library classification systems and cataloging standards.
Familiarity with MARC and RDA copy cataloging.

Responsibilities

Perform MARC copy cataloging of federal documents and assign holdings.
Review and maintain the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) depository profiles.
Process shipments and electronic records uploads.
Monitor and request appropriate Federal documents for SC collections.
Maintain GPO preservation collections and coordinate with GPO.
Provide community outreach through displays, newsletters, and social media.
Represent the State Library on committees and at professional events.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external patrons.