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<div>Not to encourage anyone to leave Pure Michigan, but this is a wonderful opportunity to work for my colleagues at the State Library in South Carolina.</div>
<div id="AppleMailSignature">~Cathy Lancaster <br>
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<div><b>From:</b> "Lyons, Denise" <<a href="mailto:DLyons@statelibrary.sc.gov">DLyons@statelibrary.sc.gov</a>><br>
<b>Date:</b> September 14, 2016 at 1:21:38 PM EDT<br>
<b>To:</b> "'<a href="mailto:yscon@lists.ncmail.net">yscon@lists.ncmail.net</a>' (<a href="mailto:yscon@lists.ncmail.net">yscon@lists.ncmail.net</a>)" <<a href="mailto:yscon@lists.ncmail.net">yscon@lists.ncmail.net</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>[YSCON] YS consultant</b><br>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please share widely in your states. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Youth Services Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">South Carolina State Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Location: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Columbia, SC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Description: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Youth Services Consultant takes a leadership role to ensure South Carolina library staff are well supported in the provision of children’s and teen services to meet the needs of children, teens and families.
The State Library offers an outstanding professional development environment for consultant staff, and plenty of encouragement for a creative, innovative approach to the work.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Serve as the Agency’s project lead for early childhood literacy initiatives, statewide teen activities, the summer reading program, and other projects.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Engage in field work to assess conditions in public libraries and build supportive relationships with library staff and management, to improve library environments for youth services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate with other Library Development staff to create and implement learning opportunities for librarians, including 21st Century skills development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Act as a liaison between school and public libraries for the coordination of services and for furthering collaborative projects and efficiencies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Participate in identified children’s and youth services initiatives and forums at the state and national level.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Research and recommend for purchase tools and resources for service improvement and innovation statewide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advocate at all opportunities for improved services and resources for youth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advise State Library administrators on needed services and resources for youth, actively work to support agency goals, and participate fully as a Library Development Team member.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Hiring Range: $39,960 - $50,000<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minimum Requirement and Additional Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Master’s degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association and experience in professional public and/or school library positions with responsibilities directly related to children’s
and teen services. Knowledge of public library principles and practices; broad general educational background. Knowledge of typical library issues and problems, especially as related to children and teen audiences. Knowledge of programs and resources currently
available to address those concerns. Ability to speak confidently in front of a group.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additional Comments:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The State Library actively promotes professional development and learning opportunities for staff. Frequent day travel required; occasional overnight travel expected/encouraged. Candidates should be passionate
about library services to children, teens and families, and be strong advocates for literacy. Candidates must evidence strong interest in and openness to innovation in children’s/teen services. A confident, patient, and encouraging approach is needed to work
effectively in all kinds of library situations, including rural and underserved communities as well as well-supported libraries. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, including social media, to ensure information that benefits children, teens,
and their families reaches those audiences. This position is key in developing a strong network of children’s services providers throughout the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">How to Apply: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;line-height:17.15pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:<br>
<a href="http://www.jobs.sc.gov">http://www.jobs.sc.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;line-height:17.15pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additional Comments:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:17.15pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work/salary history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has
met the qualifications for the position.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:17.15pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Reference and background check will be conducted.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Find a full position description and instructions for applying on the SC Library Jobs List: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/jobs/youth-services-consultant"><b>http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/jobs/youth-services-consultant</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">South Carolina State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">1500 Senate Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Columbia, SC 29201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Website: <a href="http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov">
http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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