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164480
LIBRARY SPECIALIST 3
AS611     $32,781 - $56,181
Creation Date: 09/21/1999
Change Date: 04/22/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To assist in the preservation, management, and public access of information resources.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Library Specialists typically report to a Library Specialist Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional supervision over lower level personnel.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Library Specialist 2 by the presence of advanced level duties.

Differs from Library Specialist Supervisor by the absence of direct supervisory duties.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs highly specialized library duties such as microfilming, preservation, archival processing, etc.

Provides detailed information on library services and answers questions from library patrons. Instructs patrons in the use of library systems, print/electronic indexes, internet resources, etc.

Resolves complex problems related to the use of bibliographic records such as complicated serial title changes, special languages and/or formats, etc.

Coordinates bindery or restoration and repair activities for a library. Solves bindery problems and determines the appropriate style or alternative treatment of materials.

Edits problematic bibliographic entries for online automated system using accepted library standards and procedures.

Monitors and ensures accuracy and consistency of information in databases.

May recommend and implement changes in library policies and procedures.

May assist in planning and conducting training programs or workshops, both internally and externally.

May serve on standing and ad hoc committees.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in administrative services in a library setting.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.