Library Administrator Regional-KDLA

Advertisement Closes 7 / 21 / 2024 (8 : 00 PM EDT) 24-04020 Library Administrator Regional-KDLA Pay Grade15 Salary $3, Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A HR / WK Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet Department for Libraries and Archives Location Location Varies, USA

Bell, Breathitt, Clay,Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Madison, Magoffin, Martin,Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Whitley, and Wolfe Counties Description The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare, train, and ensure the safety of Kentucky'scurrent and future workforces.

Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education andworkforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find theskilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.

It is the mission of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) to provide information access for thecitizens, businesses, and agencies of the Commonwealth.

To help the state maintain its competitive edge, thedepartment offers comprehensive services which assure that our clientele have access to information resources : virtual, physical and human.

As one of 10 state agencies in the country to combine library, archival, andpublic records programs, the department is uniquely positioned to meet these needs.

We are seeking acharismatic and customer service oriented individual to join our team as a Library Administrator Regional -KDLA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• This position works directly with public library staff and trustees at the local level to promotelibrary development throughout one of four regions in Kentucky.
• Through site visits, attendance at board meetings and meetings for specific groups of librarians (directors, youth services, bookmobile / outreach, etc.

this position will provide assistance in a number ofessential areas, including technology, marketing, strategic planning, grant opportunities, state and federallegislation, facilities construction, selection and hiring of library directors and staff, budget preparation,policy and procedure development, and community relations.

• The position provides training and orientation for library staff and directors.
• This position will work in collaboration with library directors to analyze the services the librarycurrently provides and identify areas for improvement for libraries within the geographical region.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to :

• Experience and knowledge of library services and systems.
• A passion for information literacy.
• A dedication to quality customer service is highly preferred.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withyour Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

EWDC will only useE-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or .

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION : Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in Library Science.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS : Two years of professional library experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION : NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) : NONE Working Conditions Typical work setting is an office / library.

Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS