Federal Documents Librarian

About the role

The South Carolina State Library is seeking a Federal Documents Librarian for its Columbia, South Carolina headquarters. The position reports to the Director of Library Collections and Services and is responsible for receiving, processing, cataloging, and managing federal government publications and print serials. The role requires strong customer service, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all tasks required by role as FDLP Coordinator.
• Review, evaluate, and maintain the depository selection profile of Federal Documents received from GPO.
• Complete requested depository surveys.
• Actively participate in FDLP community professional conferences and trainings.
• Receive and process shipments of Federal print documents from the FDLP.
• Process monthly electronic record file upload.
• Accurately perform MARC copy cataloging of new and historical print Federal documents and add holdings records in the local catalog using OCLC, Sirsi ILS, and the SuDoc classification system.
• Monitor FDLP Needs & Offers lists and request appropriate offerings for South Carolina‑related Federal publications that fit collection parameters.
• Maintain GPO Preservation Steward collections and collaborate closely with GPO to fill gaps in historical collections and maintain inventories.
• Perform regular collection maintenance of physical Federal documents in formats such as reports, maps, posters, microfilm, and microfiche.
• Promote the Federal documents collection through monthly themes, displays, newsletters, and social media; assist in developing public programs that highlight FDLP.
• Represent the State Library on committees, professional organizations, and at conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in library science, information science, or a related field, plus experience in library systems and operations.
• Ability to lift and move materials, bend, and reach to perform regular collection maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA‑accredited program.
• Three years of professional library experience.
• Experience working with government documents.
• Knowledge of library classification systems and standard cataloging rules.
• Knowledge of MARC and RDA copy cataloging.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and additional perks.
• 15 days of annual leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Team‑building activities.

Schedule

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
• Some local travel required; overnight travel not expected but may occur occasionally.