Library Specialist 1-3_

Library Specialist 1-3Print (overnmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4561610)ApplyLibrary Specialist 1-3SalaryDepends on QualificationsLocationBaton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberCRT-2024-196774-PWDepartmentCulture Rec & Tourism-State LibraryOpening Date06/28/2024Closing Date7/7/2024 11:59 PM Central+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsSupplemental InformationThis is a full-time position located at theState Library in Baton Rouge, LA.About this position:The Louisiana Section is a special, comprehensive collection of materials relating to all aspects of Louisiana. The collection includes old, rare books, maps, photographs, unique specialized journals and serials, as well as current materials. It is one of two statutory, complete historical depositories for Louisiana state documents. Responsibilities include: maintenance of the historic state documents collection, oversight of stack maintenance, filling interlibrary loan requests, ordering supplies, supervision of one student worker, reference desk duties when short staffed, and special projects. Special Projects may include preservation and digitization projects under supervision by the Section Head. The position requires daily interaction with the Recorder of Documents Office, Technical Services, and the Serials and Circulation Sections.Duties:30% State Documents:- Receives and stamps all state documents with ownership stamp- Shelves state documents, advising department head of missing items, lapsed subscriptions, gaps in the collection.- Performs bibliographic searches in the online catalog to verify titles.20% Digitization and preservations projects:- Assists Section Head in Preservation tasks.- Digitizes materials and applies appropriate metadata as needed.- Refreshes archival DVDs as needed.20% Student Supervision:- Trains and supervises students in daily routines that include receiving and shelving Louisiana materials and maintenance of the vertical files.- Monitors productivity and quality of student work performance.- Keeps track of the students? schedules and verifies and signs their time sheets.20% Works at the public desk assisting patrons in use of library materials.- Answers patron questions.- Helps patrons find items in the collection.- Shows patrons how to search online databases.- Retrieves printouts and payment for them.10% Other:- Prepares the Advocate and Times Picayune for patron use.- Shelves all Louisiana serials.- Prepares and submits Requests for Purchase for the Louisiana Dept; reconciles monthly purchasing card invoices.- Collects all statistics for the section and prepares monthly and quarterly excel spreadsheet reports for management.- Performs basic book repair.- Maintains office supplies and departmental equipment.- Recommends changes in workflow to the Section Head.- Other duties as requested.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLWOING COMPETENCIES:Competency #1: Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.Competency #2: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.Competency #3: Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time.No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.This position is in a Career Progression Group to aLibrary Specialist 3. As part of a Career Progression Group,vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Library Specialist 1 , 2, or 3 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page by clicking here (overnmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/classspecs) , for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply (overnmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana) ” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.For further information about this vacancy contact:Pacee WallaceDepartment of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism1051 N. 3rd StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802Phone: 225-342-8202pwallace@crt.la.govMinimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:One year of experience in which clerical work was a major duty.SUBSTITUTIONS:Training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on the basis of six months of training for six months of experience.Completion of a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute will substitute for the one year of required experience.College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of 15 semester hours for six months of experience.A baccalaureate degree will substitute for all of the required experience.NOTE:Business or technical school training with less than completion will only be credited in six month increments. Similarly, college training will only be credited in 15 semester hour increments.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To assist in the preservation, management, and public access of information resources.LEVEL OF WORK:Entry.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Library Specialists typically report to a Library Specialist Supervisor.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:None.LOCATION OF WORK:May be used by all state agencies.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from general clerical jobs by the presence of library paraprofessional duties.Differs from Library Specialist 2 by the absence of experienced level duties.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Performs basic information verification tasks, using a variety of sources such as databases, indexes, catalogs, etc.Performs exact-copy cataloging procedures to generate cataloging records.Assists in processing order requests for library materials.Searches library catalog for duplication of holdings and standard print/online sources for availability.May prepare purchase orders.Updates essential departmental records such as serials check-in, bindery, documents shelflist, circulation, etc.Provides general library information and directional assistance to patrons. Instructs patrons in the use of library systems and equipment.Assists in the physical arrangement of materials such as shelving, shelf reading, and checking for accuracy of shelved materials.May initiate claims for materials not received.Copies bibliographic records from an external database to a local system.Performs routine catalog maintenance tasks such as correcting errors, processing transfers/withdrawals, updating holdings, and processing added copies/volumes.Inputs invoice data into automated acquisitions system.Collects and compiles data to be used in statistical reports.Monitors the physical processing of new materials.May assist in the routine maintenance of audio-visual equipment, microform reader/printers, photocopiers, etc.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at roupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found ativilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:+ New Year's Day+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,+ Mardi Gras,+ Good Friday,+ Memorial Day,+ Independence Day,+ Labor Day,+ Veteran's Day,+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (rg/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others01ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction+ 3= I can accept direction+ 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction02ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.03CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively+ 3= I can communicate effectively+ 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication04CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.05DPe: Rate your ability to develop performance based on our definition: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time.+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable developing performance+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to develop performance+ 3= I can develop performance+ 4= I can develop performance and help others improve their ability to develop performance06DPe: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.Required QuestionAgencyState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websiteovernmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email