Job Description
Assistant State Librarian (Job Id 3799)
Agency: Department of Education; Division of the State Library Salary/Grade: $50,731.82 - $54,355.52 annually E18 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Do you have several years of library experience? Are you ready to move up the management ladder? Do you enjoy working on a variety of projects? Do you enjoy community outreach?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THESE QUESTIONS THEN WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU!
As Assistant State Librarian you will be able to put your management and community outreach skills to work in a variety of areas. The Assistant State Librarian oversees Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Research/Documents, Digital Services, Cataloging and Metadata, and the Braille and Talking Book Program and a staff of 15 FTE. These are exciting times as the State Library chooses a new ILS, makes state publications available in digital format, works with libraries to create a new statewide Interlibrary Loan model, and serves the growing community of people unable to read standard print. If you are a librarian who is looking for a new challenge, this is the job for you.
Some travel required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Master's degree in library and information science or master's degree in special education is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- library science principles, methods, practices, and systems;
- national standards and rules for the library and national standards governing the digitizing, cataloging, lending and borrowing, federal document depositories, Braille and Talking books, and visually impaired individuals;
- public administration including planning, budgeting, policy development, and personnel management;
- the state's process for promulgation of laws and rules;
- grant processes;
- procurement and payment processes;
- data collection and analysis, and report writing;
- braille and talking book programs and the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped;
- services to the blind and visually impaired.
Ability to:
- deal tactfully with others;
- communicate information clearly and concisely;
- communicate clearly both verbally and in writing;
- influence others and encourage teamwork;
- access computer systems and databases;
- evaluate policies and procedures and interpret and apply them;
- react in a positive manner to new situations;
- work well under pressure.
HR Info
Apply at: http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources 500 East Capitol Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
Please attach transcripts and curriculum vitae to your application.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE