Are you ready for a serious career opportunity with a fun group in a fun place? The Wyoming State Library is currently accepting applications for the position of Youth Services and eResources Librarian.
This Wyoming State Library (WSL) professional position leads statewide youth services consulting, training, and outreach efforts and co-coordinates the access, evaluation, and selection of licensed eResources, learning tools, and other products made available through the WSL resources portal. They’ll provide training and support in the use of licensed eResources, co-curate the WSL LibGuides platform, and provide 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.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS). Preference will also be given to experience in performing reference interviews, state and federal document research, library outreach, and eResources management.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This Wyoming State Library (WSL) professional position leads statewide youth services consulting, training, and outreach efforts; co-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; co-curates the WSL 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Acts as lead consultant for Youth Services related questions, projects, and programs.
- Creates documentation and manages information in the GoWYLD portal.
- 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 to monitor the availability of shared resources.
- 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.
- Staff the service desk as needed.
Working for the state of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public service comes to an end. The state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible schedule arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
More details at https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Library Science)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science)
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:
- 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.
Cheyenne, population 65,000, is Wyoming's capital and largest city. It's located in Laramie County in the southeast corner of Wyoming and is the seat of both state and county government. Cheyenne is conveniently located at the intersection of I-25 and I-80, with air service available from Cheyenne or from Denver, only 100 miles away. The city has numerous parks, an extensive Greenway walking/biking path, and a nationally award-winning public library. Also, it's home to Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo, held each year during the last full week of July. Safe and friendly, Cheyenne has all the amenities you need with an affordable cost of living, a little more elbow room, and wide open skies and spaces. If you enjoy hiking, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking or other outdoor pursuits, you'll find national forest land and state and national parks in proximity. Wyoming has no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: Nicki Reitmeyer 307-777-6219, [email protected]