School and Youth Services Specialist

North Dakota State Library

Bismarck, ND

Application Deadline

Apply By Nov 12th, 2016

Wages

$3,899.00 to $6,498.00 per Month   Calculate

Location

Bismarck, ND

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

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Job Description

We are looking for a person seeking the opportunity to create and explore innovative ways youth services are provided through school and public libraries. This person will have the opportunity to create a position from the ground up, working with others in our organization, throughout the state, and nationally. If you enjoy traveling and working with a wide variety of people, consider applying for our School and Youth Services Specialist position.

 For more information and to apply for the position, please visit: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11000&JobOpeningId=3006998&PostingSeq=1. Applications are due Nov. 12.

Additional Info & Requirements

Provide development and technical assistance to libraries throughout North Dakota, primarily to school libraries and youth services staff of public libraries. Assist librarians with developing plans, policies and procedures; and provide guidance on library services. Coordinate dissemination of information and activities related to the Collaborative Summer Learning Program. Facilitate communication between Youth Services Librarians. Research trends in school libraries and youth services. Assist school librarians with certification questions. Develop resource materials for librarians and library staff. Participate in training initiatives provided by the State Library.  Participate in department activities and professional development with an emphasis on school libraries and public library youth services. Work closely with other Library Development Specialists and State Library staff as part of a team. Use personal computers and software applications in the areas of library science and general office work.

Approximately 25% of time will be spent in travel.

Two or more years professional library experience. Ability to communicate effectively with others, including communicating professional information to non-professional personnel. Ability to provide professional consultation, professional services and staff development within public and school libraries.

HR Info

Cynthia Clairmont-Schmidt, (701)328-4652, ccclairmont@d.gov

https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11000&JobOpeningId=3006998&PostingSeq=1

Posted Nov 2, 2016