LIBRARY CONSULTANT - 30520

About the role

This is professional work in providing consultation on the development, improvement, and extension of library operations and services to all types of libraries throughout the state.

Employees in this class serve in a consultative capacity to public libraries, libraries in networks, or state institutional libraries in generalized or specialized program areas.

Work involves general consulting services about library construction, funding, rules, regulations, policies, and accepted practices, or researching specific library subjects and conducting special studies involving analysis of complex statistical data and special needs for libraries in the state, advising about literature and programs; coordinating networking, resource sharing, and applying new technology to library services; and administering and monitoring the federal grant program.

An important aspect of work is frequent contact with library personnel, local and state governmental officials, officers of institutions and organizations, professional groups, and other interested persons. Employees work independently under the general direction of a professional superior who reviews work for adherence to program objectives and standards.

• Master’s degree in Library Science from a school accredited* by the American Library Association
• Five years of professional library experience in areas such as services to children and young adults, library automation, or public library administration.

Additional Requirement(s)

• Overnight Travel

Additional information

This job is open to all applicants. An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

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