SELCO seeks an energetic and enthusiastic librarian for the mission critical, full-time position of Regional Librarian. 

The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to fulfill job objectives, responsibilities, and duties including:

• Provide program support to SELCO/SELS academic, public, school and special member libraries
• Consult with and advise libraries about available services, programs, grants and workshops, including in-region travel and site visits
• Work cooperatively with the Continuing Education Team to develop and offer an integrated continuing education and training schedule
• Communicate regularly and share organizational content with various audiences using a wide variety of tools including, but not limited to, websites, social media, email, and paper documents
• Assist with the coordination of regional and MnLINK Interlibrary Loan (ILL) program and other resource sharing activities
• Participate in the planning and implementation of statewide and regional Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding Library Legacy activities
• Assist with advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels
• Support member library annual report submission and prepare SELCO/SELS annual reports
• Plan and execute the annual children’s and adult reading programs
• Apply for and administer grants in the manner prescribed by the funding sources
• Manage SELCO’s special collections
• Foster statewide library relationships and regional cooperative ventures
• Possess an accredited MLS or School Library Media Specialist degree
• Possess excellent computer skills and experience using electronic information resources and relevant software applications; work experience in a SirsiDynix Horizon environment desirable
• Possess an ability to organize and prioritize work projects, as well as implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality service
• Demonstrate and practice effective knowledge management skills

Procedures:

• Consideration will be given to internal and external candidates simultaneously
• Preference will be given to candidates applying prior to Thursday, June 28, 2013.  Candidate review will begin July 8 and position will remain open until filled

External applicants must complete SELCO’s online employment application

 

 

 

 

 

 

(I post this as an independent, third party, and am unaffiliated with the hiring organization.)

 

 

Ben Hoganson, Owner

Autumn Elm Information

www.autumnelm.com

office: 1-651-644-2424

cell: 1-208-709-3927

 

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