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Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00395
Department: 006-State Library
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming State Library has an opening for a Resource Sharing Librarian with the skills necessary to coordinate and support statewide resource-sharing projects for the 105 member libraries in the WYLD consortium. The Resource Sharing Librarian reports directly to the WYLD ILS Program Manager and supports library staff using the ILS and the statewide shared catalog by responding to inquiries related to interlibrary loans, holds management, and related processes. The position may assist library staff using the ILS in other areas as needed.
This position is perfect for the candidate who:
Human Resource Contact: Lanae McDonald / 307-777-6798 / lanae.mcdonald@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Library Science)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
006-State Library
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
to learn more!
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
03
(CRLI08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Library Science? Experience definition: (This experience in the following: Library Science)
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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What interests you about this position? Please describe below.
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Please describe your experience working with integrated library systems and resource sharing tools. Please describe below.
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Please describe your experience with writing technical documentation and conducting training. Please describe below.
08
Please describe your experience with project management. Describe below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00395
Department: 006-State Library
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming State Library has an opening for a Resource Sharing Librarian with the skills necessary to coordinate and support statewide resource-sharing projects for the 105 member libraries in the WYLD consortium. The Resource Sharing Librarian reports directly to the WYLD ILS Program Manager and supports library staff using the ILS and the statewide shared catalog by responding to inquiries related to interlibrary loans, holds management, and related processes. The position may assist library staff using the ILS in other areas as needed.
This position is perfect for the candidate who:
- Has experience using Integrated Library Systems and Library Services Platforms with an emphasis on resource sharing.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude when working with library staff and coworkers.
- Can creatively solve problems and negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
- Can multitask, prioritize, and demonstrate innovation and flexibility.
- Is comfortable providing training using a variety of methods for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Human Resource Contact: Lanae McDonald / 307-777-6798 / lanae.mcdonald@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Provides support and training for library staff throughout Wyoming and maintains documentation related to best practices for interlibrary loans.
- Test new functionality and troubleshoot issues with interlibrary loans as related to the WYLDcat statewide online catalog.
- Uses reporting tools to perform data collection and analysis related to shared lending, and distribute findings to library staff statewide.
- Acts as a liaison with OCLC to maintain holdings information for Wyoming Libraries in WorldCat and manages the WorldCat Registry to ensure accurate information related to Wyoming libraries.
- Maintains awareness of initiatives related to interlibrary loans through participation in resource-sharing communities and by taking part in educational events and conferences related to resource-sharing.
- Maintains awareness of interlibrary loan software developments both from proprietary vendors and open-source projects.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
- Master's in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution.
- At least two years of post-MLS professional-level work in a library, including experience with interlibrary loan platforms.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people with varying levels of technical skills, as well as the ability to make technology understandable to the library community.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting and independently.
- Familiarity with library technology standards and protocols such as AACR2, MARC, and RDA.
- Familiarity with ILS-related technologies such as interlibrary loan software and collection analysis tools.
- Familiarity with library technology standards and protocols such as MARC format, RDA, and FRBR.
- Experience creating technical documentation.
- Experience in delivering in-person and virtual training.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of library science, including reference services and information management.
- Knowledge of structure and organization of bibliographic records and databases.
- Knowledge of principles of resource sharing.
- Knowledge of data collection and data analysis.
- Knowledge of governments and their organization.
- Knowledge of project management in both individual and team environments.
- Knowledge of web page design, database development, and product development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Library Science)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supplemental Information
006-State Library
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
to learn more!
01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(CRLI08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Library Science? Experience definition: (This experience in the following: Library Science)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
What interests you about this position? Please describe below.
06
Please describe your experience working with integrated library systems and resource sharing tools. Please describe below.
07
Please describe your experience with writing technical documentation and conducting training. Please describe below.
08
Please describe your experience with project management. Describe below.
09
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
11
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
12
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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