New Job Library Consultant In Ohio

Library Consultant

The State Library of Ohio invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Library Consultant – Adult Services, located in Columbus, Ohio.

About Us:

We are a state agency that serves state government, all types of libraries and Ohio 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.

What You Will Do:

• Advises & consults with librarians, trustees, governmental agency employees & professional groups, and other agency staff on statewide initiatives and grants specific to Library Programs & Development (e.g. adult literacy, services to adults and senior citizens, specialized services to marginalized adult populations, continuing education, adult educational programs, senior outreach services, state and federal subsidy programs and grants, etc.).

• Conducts on-site visits to analyze and assess service needs.

• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on state and federally funded library projects and grants.

• Reviews and recommends applications for grant funding or federal assistance funding.

• Assists libraries in the strategic planning process (e.g. travels to conduct &/or facilitate onsite focus groups & assist with survey design; analyzes survey data; compares focus group findings with that of similar libraries; involves library Board of Trustees as requested by library director; prepares reports to assist with plan development & aligning plan to community needs, etc.).

• Develops and presents workshops and seminars directly to librarians and through train-the-trainer methods, using both in-person & online training tools.

• Provides excellent customer service to all of the State Library's internal and external customers.

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! 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. 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 for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website 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.

Master's degree in library science from accredited college or university; 12 mos. exp. in library science position performing budgeting & project management tasks or in management &/or administration; 5 yrs. exp. in library science position. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Knowledge of library science & technology; public relations; agency, state &/or federal rules, regulations, statutes, policies &/or procedures applicable to library science & assigned specialty area*; budgeting; project management. Skill in operation & maintenance of microfiche reader/printer, audio-visual equipment & on-line computer systems. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action (e.g., research procedures; policy development & interpretation); handle sensitive inquiries & contacts with officials; develop & maintain good rapport with professional & non-professional library personnel, officials &/or community representatives; use proper research methods in gathering data; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things.

Competency in Customer Focus.

(*)Developed after employment.

This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(7)(b) 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.

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