Library Technology Consultant Texas State Library and Archives Commission Austin
Another oldit from TSLAC. This was also posted here in 2014. I did not inquire whether this is the same position reposted or another just like it. Division: Library Development & Networking Position Title: Library Technology Consultant Work Location: 1201 Brazos - Austin, TX 78701 Working Hours: M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm Salary Group: B-20 Classification No. 7404/Librarian IV Job Posting No. FY15-045 Monthly Salary: $3,800 - $5,000/Month Date Job Available: 09/2015 Supplemental Data Form (Word 97 document) Applicant must submit Supplemental Data Form, along with State of Texas Application, to be considered for the position. SUMMARY The Library Technology Consultant takes a leadership role in ensuring Texas libraries are knowledgeable about and use library technology and related library policies, services, and procedures 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 a variety of library-related topics, with an emphasis on providing consulting on technology issues, 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 various initiatives and grants, including those related to technology and digital literacy 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 NONESSENTIAL 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 issues and trends, including issues relating to library technology, 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 Ability to obtain Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within two years of hire date 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 presentationsconducted 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 & Consulting. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/23943/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/
