Inclusive Services Consultant

South Carolina State Library

Main (only) location

Application Deadline

Apply By Apr 2nd, 2017

Wages

$46,000.00 to $55,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Columbia, SC

Hours

37.50

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

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Job Description

Library Consultants at the SC State Library work independently and as part of the Library Development Team to encourage best practices in public library management and operations.  The Consultant conducts site visits to libraries to observe, assess, advise, and train on a broad range of library practices and procedures. The Consultant serves as a resource for public library staff and for the Library Development team on any of a number of library topics, and contributes to the overall work of the team. The Inclusion Consultant exhibits knowledge and competence in the area of accessible library services, resources and programs, and addresses issues related to diversity in public library audiences.

  • Provide advice on best practices in libraries, especially in the management and operation of inclusive services to diverse populations.  
  • Provide consultation and training on the roles and responsibilities of Library Directors and staff, particularly in regard to library services to special populations.
  • Serve as an expert resource in identifying barriers to access and recommending resources, collections, equipment, and facilities (ADA compliance) and in recommending solutions to achieve accessibility for all.
  • Act as a liaison between the State Library, state and national forums and local agencies and institutions, particularly those related to serving diverse audiences.
  • Assess the need for improvement in library staff skills and in the level of awareness and sensitivity regarding needs in the service population; plan and implement training in various formats.
  • Work as part of the Library Development team to plan and implement grant funded programs and various events that meet defined needs under Agency goals.

The South Carolina State Library is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state's libraries. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the State Library develops, supports, and sustains a thriving statewide community of learners committed to making South Carolina stronger. We serve the people of South Carolina by supporting state government and libraries to provide opportunities for learning in a changing environment.

The Community

Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia combines all the graces of the rich past with the vibrance of the emerging Sun Belt. It's the state capital and home to a major university. One of America's outstanding zoos, Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens, is just minutes from the state capital. The State Museum also tells the colorful history of South Carolina. If you like water sports, Lake Murray is a 50,000-acre playground less than 15 minutes from the heart of the city.

HR Info

How to Apply: 

Find a full position description and instructions for applying on the SC Library Jobs List: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/jobs/inclusive-services-consultant

Posted Feb 16, 2017