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Public History / Library and Information Science

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master's DegreeAcademic

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In-Person

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  • South Carolina

    South Carolina

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 43-4121.00

Skills

Service OrientationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shel
  • Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and au
  • Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes,
  • Hire library staff such as student assistants.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareLibrary softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

10-key calculatorsBarcode scannersBookmobilesBraile embossersCash registersDelivery vansDesktop computersDigital camerasFilm projectorsHandheld calculatorsLaminating machinesLaser facsimile machinesLaser printersMagnifiersMail opening equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium43-4121.00Library Assistants, Clericaltitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Operational leadership — direct day-to-day library operations across multiple service areas, setting procedural standards for circulation, shelving, and facility management.
  • Staff development — mentor and train clerical library staff at all experience levels, designing onboarding checklists and ongoing skill-building activities for the team.
  • Workflow systems improvement — evaluate and redesign library circulation and reserve procedures, implementing updates to library software configurations to increase efficiency.
  • Service orientation strategy — establish patron-service standards and communication protocols for the clerical team, modeling active listening and cooperative behavior across the branch.
  • Technology integration leadership — lead the adoption and staff training for new library software, database interfaces, and digital tools introduced to the library system.
  • Policy interpretation and application — translate library administration policies into clear operational guidelines for clerical staff, ensuring consistent and equitable patron service.
  • Data integrity governance — oversee accuracy and completeness of patron and collection records across the library database, auditing entries and coaching staff on correction procedures.
  • Community and patron engagement — represent the library at community events and outreach programs, communicating the library's services and resources with clarity and professionalism.
  • Resource stewardship — manage supply budgets, equipment maintenance schedules, and material condition programs to maximize the useful life of library assets.
  • Performance and quality leadership — establish measurable service benchmarks for clerical operations, review outcomes regularly, and report findings and recommendations to library administration.

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