Position avail - WA State Library

[Jeanne Crisp <jcrisp@wln.com>]

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Washington State Library
PRINCIPAL LIBRARY INFORMATION SPECIALIST
(Pre-recruitment announcement)

Washington State Library is seeking an energetic, innovative,
team-oriented librarian with a vision for library service, skill in
problem-solving, concern for customers, and the ability to take initiative. 
Leadership, open-mindedness, flexibility in a changing environment, and
the ability to work in a non-hierarchical system are highly desired
characteristics for the position.

The individual should have:
*	Ability to consult with library staff, library boards, 
governmental officials and diverse groups on library issues and 
governance.  Ability to communicate, facilitate, listen, and analyze 
situations for diverse groups of customers, including Washington State 
Library's branch libraries.

*	Ability to apply current technology in library settings, both 
rural and urban, small and medium-size libraries and to use technology in
statistical data collection.

*	Ability to analyze statistics as they apply to libraries, both 
public and academic libraries.
 
The person serves as a consultant on library issues and governance
and works as liaison to branches of the State Library.  The consultant is
also responsible for state data collection and application of technology in
library situations.  The position is one of four professional librarians on a
six-member team - Gateways - which serves as the initial point of contact 
for customers using the Washington State Library.   The Gateways team 
provides services to libraries and serves as an advocate and liaison for the 
State Library's branches in institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program and
certification by the Washington State Library Commission; or certification
by the Washington State Library Commission by examination
and
Five years of experience as a professional librarian, two years of which
is in the technical speciality of library governance, library finance, library
law and regulation; and one year of which is in the technical speciality of
library practices, library service and interlibrary cooperation.

Consulting experience is highly desired.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
Salary: $2,980  - $3, 815 per month, depending on qualifications.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package that includes membership in
the state retirement system, a tax-deferred compensation program, leave
package, and health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.

HOW TO APPLY
For pre-recruitment - By January 31, send cover letter and a resume 
addressing the above skills, knowledge and abilities to:
Human Resources Team
Washington State Library
PO Box 42460
Olympia WA 98504-2460 
(360) 753-3038, FAX (360) 586-7575, dturpen@statelib.wa.gov

A Washington State Department of Personnel job bulletin will be open for 
two weeks in early February for this position.  Contact the above Human 
Resources Team for details.  


WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER (EOE)
Persons with disability needing this information in an alternative format
may call (360) 753-3038