Library Development Consultant

Job Posting Title

Library Development Consultant

Agency

430 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES

Supervisory Organization

Department of Libraries

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is now accepting applications for the position of Library Development Consultant (Library Development Consultant II). Salary range is $48,000 - $52,000 depending on education and experience.

Job Description

About the Oklahoma Department of Libraries

As the official state library of Oklahoma, ODL strives to ensure every Oklahoman has access to innovative, quality library and information resources and possesses the literacy skills needed to be successful in the global economy, to participate in democracy, and to accomplish individual life goals.

Located in the State Capitol Complex at 200 NE 18th St in Oklahoma City, ODL serves the information and records management needs of state government, supports public library development, coordinates statewide library information technology projects, and serves the public through its specialized research collections, including state and federal document depositories and the State Archives. ODL has a collection of nearly 700,000 volumes and an annual budget of approximately $8.7 million.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• A comprehensive health insurance package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care

• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents

• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

• 15 days of annual leave per year, increasing after five, ten and twenty years of employment

• 15 sick leave days per year

• 11 paid annual holidays

• Longevity bonus after 2 years of service that increases every two years

• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors

• Flexible work schedules

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Consultant Team Lead, the Library Development Consultant plays a vital role in supporting public library development statewide, working closely with city leaders and library staff to ensure effective implementation and ongoing support. This position provides comprehensive consulting services to libraries through regular on-site visits, focusing on key areas such as operations, customer service, collection management, facilities, data collection and analysis, and strategic planning.

Job Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and consults with local administrators in support of library service across the state.

• Collaborates with city leaders and library staff to ensure implementation and support of library projects and programs.

• Researches and responds to library operations and services inquiries.

• Collaborates with inter-agency departments in planning, promoting, and implementing programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.

• Researches and analyzes data to produce informative reports and maintain accurate records.

• Plans, develops, and conducts training, seminars, meetings or clinics as required.

• Develops and makes presentations to professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in library science, business administration, operations management, or related degree; and three (3) years of public library management experience; or

• Master's degree; and two (2) years of public library management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years of management experience in a public library setting including: operations, collection development, and facilities management; managing complex projects, partnerships, and grants; experience establishing and maintaining partnerships throughout the community; experience in strategic, data-driven decision making; experience in reporting progress to multiple stakeholders; experience collaborating internally with multiple departments.

Special Requirements:

This role has been identified as a field worker position. This means that while your official office location is the Allen Wright Memorial Library building, your work is expected to take place throughout the state. This position is required to travel and maintaining a valid driver's license is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the agency's overarching strategy to support effective public library service;

• Knowledge of public library functions, programs and operations;

• Knowledge of agency policies, procedures and of state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs;

• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of library science;

• Knowledge of research methods to perform independent research, including electronic resources and library cataloging tools;

• Knowledge of integrated library systems and bibliographic utilities;

• Knowledge of library automation and technology trends;

• Knowledge of equipment and materials used in conducting training;

• Knowledge of the use and management of grant funds, including Library Services and Technology Act grants;

• Knowledge of library criteria for receiving state aid;

• Ability to ensure interactions with internal and external partners and customers align with the agency's mission, vision, and goals;

• Ability to develop and implement plans and programs that align with agency strategy;

• Ability to interpret and apply key functional, organizational, professional/technical and appropriate internal and external policies, procedures, principles, and practices;

• Ability to search electronic databases;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and

• Ability to travel to libraries, meetings, and conferences throughout the state.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.