Library Technology Consultant Texas State Library and Archives Commission Austin
The Library Technology Consultant takes a leadership role in ensuring Texas libraries are knowledgeable about and use library technology to meet the needs of their communities, with a special emphasis on small public libraries. The Technology consultant also works closely with other agency staff to help manage and promote digital literacy initiatives and related projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a statewide program of continuing education in library technology and related topics, with a special emphasis on the management of technology in small libraries * Consult with Texas librarians, library boards and interested citizens on topics related to library technology, with an emphasis on providing consulting on technology support, networking, and troubleshooting topics * Provide resources for assigned projects via agency web site, blog, and a variety of social media * Serve as agency liaison for technology and digital literacy initiatives and grants * Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies * Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct * Perform other duties as assigned NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: None MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited program * Library work experience planning and/or delivering services to clients * Experience using a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and using social media and other internet tools * Experience or coursework in web page creation or design * Experience in the design, production, and evaluation of training, training materials or bibliographic instruction * Knowledge of library technology issues and trends, including issues relating to public access computing and telecommunications * Ability to plan and manage continuing education projects including analysis of outcomes data to formulate conclusions and guide direction of future programs and services. * Ability to work well with individuals and groups both at TSLAC, as well as at other organizations around the state to realize statewide initiatives using new and existing resources * Ability and desire to teach online and in-person and to speak before groups * Ability to take initiative in areas of responsibility as part of statewide library development team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Work experience as a professional librarian * Work experience or formal education in one or more of the following: adult education, continuing education, consulting, staff development, or technology support * Work experience managing library technology projects * Work experience managing technology networks, hardware, and security * Experience or formal education in one or more: automation planning, systems analysis, planning and evaluation, databases, data conversion, or resource sharing * Experience working in or with multiple types of libraries * Work experience with a variety of online tools and applications (e.g. Facebook, web content management systems, blogs, survey tools) * Experience with online meeting software and learning management systems (e.g. GoToWebinar, WebEx, Adobe Connect, Moodle) * Experience writing technical evaluations, procurement documents or planning documents OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Submit complete college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) * Submit portfolio of writing samples, training materials, or other online resources or presentations conducted * Applicants selected for interview will make a 15 minute presentation on a technical subject at the Texas State Library; the presentation may be videotaped * Approximately 30% travel by airplane and personal automobile required; some evening & weekend work * Light lifting up to 15 lbs. required SUPERVISION None. Reports to Manager, Continuing Education and Consulting Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/16254/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
