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Logo Posting Number TMP01378PO26 Job Code Title Library Specialist Advertised Title User Services Specialist Campus Columbia College/Division University Libraries Department LIBR South Caroliniana Library Salary $20.00/Hr. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Job Search Category Other Professional
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About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Under the limited supervision of the User Services Manager (SCL), the User Services Specialist provides reference assistance and materials access both remotely and on-site to patrons of the South Caroliniana Library, a unique special collections library and archive. The User Services Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting user-focused public services by: answering complex reference inquiries to help patrons discover and access collection materials using research skills, accumulated knowledge of the collection, and resources such as the library catalog (Alma/Primo), finding aids (ArchivesSpace), and digital collections (CONTENTdm); helping manage and perform digitization of library materials primarily in fulfillment of scan-and-deliver reproduction orders from patrons; helping coordinate researcher appointments, staffing, and operation of the reading room; helping ensure visitors follow procedures for the reading room and the proper handling of special collections materials; helping manage the orderly flow of materials through the reading room and reproduction areas; and performing other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
South Caroliniana Library User Services Desk. Ensures requested materials are provided to researchers, maintains security of the materials, supervises patron compliance with building use and materials handling policies, maintains circulation log, answers inquiries from the public in person and by telephone, and helps maintain the user services calendar for staffing and researcher appointments.
South Caroliniana Library reprographics. Helps ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of reference queries requiring digital surrogates by assisting the User Services Manager and student workers with scanning and reprographic requests using a Zeta overhead scanner, Epson flatbed scanner, and other equipment; supports additional digitization projects.
South Caroliniana Library Ticket System. Using the Springshare LibAnswers ticket system, provide reference services for patron inquiries and assist other employees with their responses, consulting with other librarians as needed, ensuring a timely and orderly response to reference queries; request materials for researcher visits and reproductions using Alma and other procedures.
Job Duty. Materials management. Help to ensure that all materials are scanned to the correct status in Alma, stage materials for reading room use in advance of patron appointments, return materials to stacks manager for reshelving, assist with stacks management when needed especially through retrieval, reshelving, and receiving and sending materials to and from offsite storage.
Other duties as assigned or needed for the smooth operation of South Caroliniana Library
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Proposed End Date 12/23/2026 Job Open Date 07/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209290 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Position Attributes
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
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