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Job Description

The Office of Library and Information Services is seeking a librarian to join our team as Resource Sharing Coordinator. This position works in the area of network services, and is responsible for developing, coordinating, and supporting resource sharing activities among libraries statewide, including coordinating the statewide delivery and interlibrary loan systems.

Position Function Duties

Duties include performing complex responsibilities in the planning, development, and implementation of resource sharing on a statewide basis, including coordinating the statewide delivery and interlibrary loan systems; participating in the development and maintenance of online applications and content management systems related to resource sharing; planning and implementing training on resource sharing and related topics; and to assist in the planning, development and implementation of program policies, procedures and standards.

Other duties include performing complex professional duties in the delivery of library, information and consultant services on a statewide basis especially in the area of network services and online content delivery; to assist in the planning and development of program policies, procedures and standards; to research national trends and current developments in public library service for local application; and to do related work as required.

The ideal candidate will have experience with interlibrary loan and library resource sharing functions; familiarity with integrated library systems and cataloging; knowledge of evaluation methodology, data analysis and visualization; basic knowledge of PHP, Python, and/or SQL, and familiarity with Drupal; and strong communication and presentation skills, including oral, written and digital.

For additional information and to apply for this position, visit the State of Rhode Island’s Job Opportunities website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/rhodeisland/default.cfm

All applications and any questions must be submitted online through the State of Rhode Island Job portal. Application deadline is February 20, 2023.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

The Community

The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is the state library administrative agency for Rhode Island. OLIS strengthens, connects and empowers libraries to advance knowledge, connect communities and enrich the lives of all Rhode Islanders. OLIS has the statutory authority and responsibility to administer state and federal funding and to coordinate and support programs for libraries of all types. It is part of the Executive Branch of state government located in the Department of Administration under the direction of the Chief of Library Services. OLIS works with the Library Board of Rhode Island to establish priorities and policies to carry out its mission.

HR Info

For additional information and to apply for this position, visit the State of Rhode Island’s Job Opportunities website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/rhodeisland/default.cfm

All applications and any questions must be submitted online through the State of Rhode Island Job portal. The application deadline is February 20, 2023.