Library Administrator Regional-KDLA

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 has 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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
This position works directly with public library staff and trustees at the local level to promote library development throughout one of five 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.

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EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in Library Science.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional library experience.