Are you ready for a serious career opportunity with a fun group in a fun place? This Wyoming State Library (WSL) professional position coordinates the access, evaluation, and selection of licensed eResources, learning tools, and other products made available through the GoWYLD resources portal; provides training and support in the use of licensed eResources; curates the GoWYLD LibGuides platform; and provides library development consultation services as library needs arise. This position assists in achieving the mission of the Wyoming State Library: to promote statewide library development, foster library cooperation, and provide reliable information to customers.
To be a bit more specific, this position:
To be a bit more specific, this position
Creates documentation and manages information in the GoWYLD portal, https://gowyld.net
Coordinates with the WSL Marketing team to promote eResources;
Uses vendor interfaces to run statistical reports, and update other settings related to patron experiences;
Liaises with the University of Wyoming and WY Shared Purchases Committee to discuss and review resources licensed for statewide use, as well as evaluate new products on an as-needed basis;
Provides updates to libraries about known issues and announcements;
Oversees, organizes, and maintains the GoWYLD LibGuides platform;
Maintains resource information coverages in Serials Solutions A to Z;
Works with other WSL staff to maintain, improve, and assist with technical issues for access to GoWYLD resources;
Works with other WSL staff to integrate access to resources in other public interfaces such as Aspen Discovery;
Serves as a consultant to public, school, and academic libraries;
Acts as liaison to various Wyoming State Library partner organizations;
Answers both basic and complex reference inquiries;
Collaborates with other librarians on complex reference inquiries;
Staffs the service desk on a regular basis.
https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefits
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
Preference will be given to experience in performing reference interviews, state and federal document research, library outreach, and eResources management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (partial list):
- Knowledge of library science, including reference services and information management.
- Knowledge of structure and organization of bibliographic records and databases.
- Knowledge of principles of resource sharing.
- Knowledge of data collection and data analysis to inform decision-making.
- Knowledge of governments and their organization.
- Knowledge of project management in both individual and team environments.
- Knowledge of web page design, database development, and product development.
- Skills in awesome interpersonal relationships with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
- Skills in effective and tactful oral and written communication.
- Skills in active listening and active learning, learning strategies, and critical thinking.
- Ability to evaluate and manage electronic collections.
- Ability to understand and apply requirements and processes for eResouce licensing.
- Ability to maintain a great customer service attitude.
- Ability to vigorously work as a team member.
And while you are doing these things in Wyoming's state capitol you will also be close to outdoor recreational opportunities. We're a short drive from hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, and skiing as well as other fun such as concerts, sporting events, cultural activities, and metro exploration with Denver only 100 miles away. By the way, Wyoming has no state income tax and we average close to 300 days of sunshine each year.
Human Resource Contact: Ethan Kight, 307-777-6798, [email protected]
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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