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Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004
From: Edwards, Richard [redwards_at_secstate.wa.gov]
Subject: Position Announcement
Senior Library Information Specialist - Acquisitions Supervisor
Recruitment Number: SLIS0411804
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: $3291 - $4216 per month (range 53)
Posting Date: August 17, 2004
Closing Date: Open until filled; application review will begin
September
20, 2004
The Office of the Secretary of State, State Library Division/Technical
Services Program is recruiting for the position of Senior Library
Information Specialist. This register will be used to fill this
position
only. Recruitment is open to all who qualify. Applicants are
encouraged to
apply as soon as possible.
DUTIES
Serves as the working supervisor of the Acquisitions section of the
Technical Services Program. Monitors and analyzes library information
technology trends and developments and, opportunities to utilize new
technologies for streamlining acquisitions and serials management. Once
appointed, the Acquisitions supervisor will be expected to analyze the
current unit structure and processes, recommend improvements based on
that
analysis, and implement approved changes. Establishes and monitors
accuracy, performance, accounts and productivity standards. Serves as
the
liaison with other sections in the agency to establish best practices
regarding ordering, receipt, tracking, and processing of library
materials.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree in library science from an American Library
Association
accredited program and certification by the State Librarian authorized
through the Office of the Secretary of State or certification by
professional portfolio as authorized through the Office of the Secretary
of
State; AND Three years of experience as a professional librarian.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. integrated library
system.
* Experience with the OCLC bibliographic utility.
SPECIAL NOTES
The following Selective Certification has been approved for this
position.
Applicants must possess the following experience. This experience may
be
gained concurrently with experience listed in the Required
Qualifications
above.
* One year of supervisory or management experience including
personnel management, budget development, technology planning, and
project
management.
* One year of acquisitions or cataloging experience as a
professional librarian.
COMPENSATION
$3291 - $4216 per month, depending on qualifications. Washington State
offers a full benefits package which includes health, life, and long
term
disability insurance; paid vacation, sick, and military leave; optional
credit unions, savings bonds, and deferred compensation plans; eleven
paid
holidays; and a public employees retirement plan.
This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, next door to Olympia.
Olympia, the state capital, is located at the southern tip of Puget
Sound.
Residents of the Olympia/Tumwater area enjoy a quality of life enhanced
by
natural beauty and a mild year-round climate. Olympia/Tumwater's close
proximity to Seattle creates a metropolitan atmosphere while its
residents
enjoy a lower cost of living. Close by are the Pacific Ocean and the
Cascade and Olympic Mountains, providing a wide range of recreational
activities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following to the
address
below. Email applications are preferred.
1. Cover letter telling us how you meet the qualifications and
experience listed above
2. Completed Washington State Application
3. Library Certification number
4. The names of three or more professional references (along with
statement from the applicant granting permission to contact)
Secretary of State's Office
Human Resources Office
PO Box 40227
Olympia, WA 98504-0227
FAX: (360) 586-2033
E-mail Address: sburlingame_at_secstate.wa.gov
The Washington State Job Application form can be found on the Department
of
Personnel's website at: http://hr.dop.wa.gov/forms/dopforms.htm.
Information regarding Library Certification can be found on the
Washington
State Library's home page at:
http://www.statelib.wa.gov/libraries/training/certification.aspx.
If you choose to e-mail your application, please include a statement
addendum document (in place of your signature) along with your
application
that says: "I affirm that everything in the attached application is
true
and accurate, -Your Name- Date". The Recruitment Announcement Number is
"SLIS0411804".
NOTE: Your score will be emailed directly to you and will be based on
your
experience and training as listed in your Washington State Application.
DEADLINE
Recruitment is open until the position is filled. However, the review
process will begin on September 20, 2004 and applicants are encouraged
to
apply as soon as possible.
AGENCY PROFILE
Headed by an elected state official, the Office is responsible for
administering elections within the state, registering corporations and
charities that do business within the state, collecting and preserving
the
records of governmental bodies within the state, and maintaining the
Washington State Library. The agency also administers the Address
Confidentiality Program, the Productivity Board, and the Oral History
Program. Our web site is: www.secstate.wa.gov.
The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity employer
(EOE).
Women, racial and ethic minorities, persons over 40 years of age,
persons of
disability, disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply.
Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or
those needing this announcement in alternative format, should call
(360)
586-1170.
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