[Ohiodig] Job: The State Library of Ohio invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Librarian Administrator 1

Mon Jun 5 10:21:29 EDT 2023

Position includes supervision of digitization.

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Position: Librarian Administrator 1 (230005CO)
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Organization: State Library of Ohio

Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $32.51
Unposting Date: Jun 30, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Agency Contact Name: Stephanie Herriott
Agency Contact Email: sherriott at library.ohio.gov<mailto:sherriott at library.ohio.gov>

Job Duties

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The State Library of Ohio invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Librarian Administrator 1 located in Columbus, Ohio.

About Us:
We are a state agency that serves state government, all types of libraries and residents. The vision of the State Library of Ohio is a Smarter Ohio where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to be engaged citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue their passions and interests.

The State Library of Ohio ensures a smarter Ohio by managing the delivery of services through three channels:

  *   Directly, by building and managing quality collections and providing hands-on service to state government.
  *   Cooperatively, through collaborative efforts and information sharing networks within the library community.
  *   Virtually, through online and on-the-go access to expert assistance, digitized resources, and a vast selection of electronic materials.

Who is eligible to apply?

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you enjoy working in a library and working with other stakeholders to secure funding for library projects? Do you have excellent customer service skills? Do you have at least 6 years full-time experience as a librarian or in an equivalent library science position? Do you meet the additional minimum qualifications listed in this posting? If so, you're eligible to apply for this opportunity.

What are this position's duties?

  *   Plans, directs & coordinates staff, projects, & programs in Research & Catalog Services (including collection development, digitization efforts, cataloging, etc.).
  *   Monitors & reconciles departmental budget & assists in budget planning for agency; administers funds for cooperative programs; makes purchasing recommendations & coordinates authorizations for payment.
  *   Works cooperatively with internal & external partners to secure funding for departmental initiatives & coordinate operations.
  *   Plans, develops, coordinates, & present training programs & speeches at state-agency & outside organization orientations, workshops, training seminars, etc.
  *   Communicates & builds relationships with all types of libraries & helps promote the State Library of Ohio & its various programs/projects.
  *   Promotes strategic partnerships & fosters successful, ongoing collaboration & knowledge exchange between the State Library of Ohio & other government agencies.
  *   This is an on-site position, which serves as backup for reference/circulation staff as needed.

What's in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website<https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio>! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage
*         Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
*         Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period<https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio/healthcare/01-health-care>. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
*         Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
*         11 paid holidays per year
*         Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds
*         The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
*         OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.  Visit the OPERS website<https://www.opers.org/> for more information.

Deferred Compensation
*         The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website<https://www.ohio457.org/> for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Qualifications

Completion of graduate core program in library science as required by college or university; 6 years experience in librarian position; 18 mos. training or 18 months experience in management, supervision &/or administration.
-Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the Major Worker Characteristics noted above.

Knowledge of: library science & technology; interlibrary loans, budgeting, forecasting future operational activities & converting projections into monetary terms to plan & monitor expenditures within specified fiscal authority; supervisory principles/techniques &/or management; project/program management; public relations; budgeting*; employee training & development; office management; agency policies & procedures*; government structure & process (e.g. state agencies, library programs on a local, regional, state & federal level);collective bargaining;  interviewing; law (library).

Skill in: complex & creative problem solving; judgment & decision making; critical thinking; coordination; management of personnel resources; time management; management of fiscal resources; public speaking; active listening; reading comprehension; equipment operation (personal computer, etc.).

Ability to: provide solutions; deal with many variables & determine specific action (e.g., research procedures, policy development & interpretation); develop complex reports & position papers; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; work with a variety of different kinds of clients & patrons including those with low computer/literacy skills; use proper research methods for gathering data; develop good rapport with library staff, officials &/or community representatives; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; establish friendly atmosphere as administrator as well as foster & be part of an effective team .

(*) Developed after employment.

This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(7)(b)<http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/124.11> and as such, serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The State Library of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any other State employee or candidate for State employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation, as those terms are defined in Ohio law, federal law, and previous Executive Orders. When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at that time so proper arrangements can be made for the interview.

Background Check Information

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis and successfully complete a background check.

View position and apply via Careers.Ohio.Gov<https://careers.ohio.gov/> at https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=230005CO&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.
Public Information Officer
Director, Marketing & Communications
Pronouns: she, her, hers
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
library.ohio.gov<http://library.ohio.gov/>

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