Library Administrator Regional-KDLA

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4/9/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Library Administrator Regional-KDLA

Salary

$3,733.60 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department for Libraries and Archives

Location

Location Varies
This position works with libraries in the following counties in the East Region: Bell, Breathitt, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Rockcastle, Whitley and Wolfe.

Description

It is the mission of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to provide information access for the citizens, businesses, and agencies of the Commonwealth. To help the state maintain its competitive edge, the department offers comprehensive services which assure that our clientele have access to information resources: virtual, physical, and human. As one of 10 state agencies in the country to combine library, archival, and public records programs, the department is uniquely positioned to meet these needs.
We are seeking a charismatic and customer service oriented individual to join our team as a Library Administrator Regional -KDLA.
The duties include but are not limited to:

• This position works directly with public library staff and trustees at the local level to promote library development throughout one of four regions in Kentucky.
• Through site visits, attendance at board meetings, and meetings for specific groups of librarians (i.e. directors, youth services, bookmobile/outreach, etc.), this position will provide assistance in a number of essential areas, including technology, marketing, strategic planning, grant opportunities, state and federal legislation, facilities construction, selection and hiring of library directors and staff, budget preparation, policy and procedure development, and community relations.
• The position provides training and orientation for library staff and directors.
• This position will work in collaboration with library directors to analyze the services the library currently provides and identify areas for improvement for libraries within the geographical region.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate for this position should have experience and knowledge of library services and systems. A passion for information literacy and a dedication to quality customer service is highly preferred.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Education and Workforce Development (EWDC) will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Typical work setting is an office/library.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Nikole Gieske at nikole.gieske@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D