Library Specialist-Resource Acquisition and Description
Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, 29732, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Education / Teaching
Library, Education Administration
Winthrop Position Title Library Specialist-Resource Acquisition and Description
State Title
State Title Library Specialist
State Class Code
State Class Code CD20
State Pay Table
State Pay Table GEN
Annual Salary/Hiring Range $44,656
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Technical and Digital Initiatives, the Library Specialist for Resource Acquisition & Description supports the development and maintenance of the library’s collection and access to library resources.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of library experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications- Completion of coursework in Library and Information Science.
- Experience with bibliographic formats and standards.
- Experience with a library management system.
- Supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of library organization, procedures and services.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to train and supervise student employees.
- Ability to analyze complex problems and conceptualize solutions.
- Ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to lift moderate weight (up to 50 pounds) and push book trucks with library materials.
- Ability to learn computers and basic software programs, including word processing and spreadsheets.
- Physically receives new library resources (journals, newspapers, serials, monographs, etc.).
- Completes appropriate physical processing of resources, as determined by their format.
- Performs collection maintenance, including shifting, physical relocation and deselection.
- Maintains the integrity of the library’s online catalog by performing bibliographic management operations, including reviewing and updating bibliographic, holdings, and item records and importing and overlaying bibliographic records.
- Performs record cleanup and maintenance projects as needed and/or assigned.
- Provides assistance with budget tracking and reporting.
- Identifies, verifies and resolves problems related to accessing the library’s electronic resources.
- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student employees.
Travel/Overtime Requirements
Telecommuting
Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
License/Certification
Type of Position
Type of Position Classified
Position Status
Position Status Full-Time
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week 37.5
Months per Year 12
Posting Number
Posting Number 2027040S
Open Date
Open Date 10/12/2026
Close Date
Close Date 10/26/2026
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