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Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:24:23 -0500
From: Marlee Dorn Givens (SOLINET) <mdorn_at_solinet.net>
Subject: Job posting: SOLINET consultant, technical services workflow
analysis
Please excuse cross-postings.
Please forward to anyone who might be interested. Thank you!
SOLINET is recruiting for the following position:
Position Title: Consultant, Workflow Analysis
Reports To: Manager, Consortial Outreach
Summary Description
The Consultant, Workflow Analysis, provides consulting services for
libraries across a range of topics. These include technical services
workflow analysis and re-engineering, and program assessment. This
senior librarian works as a change agent with staff at all levels in
libraries
to strengthen library operations and to identify and implement future
library directions and programs. The Consultant, Library Workflow
Analysis, works in collaboration using the knowledge and skills of
SOLINET staff and other experts as needed. SOLINET anticipates
that the initial focus of this position will be workflow analysis and
re-engineering.
Job Responsibilities
* Provides consulting services to libraries in response to member
needs, including effective work flow analysis and design, assessment,
planning, recommendations, and implementation
* Supports consulting program with marketing, lead generation
and sales, proposal development, project management, and financial
management
* Establishes and manages successful collaborative relationships
with library groups and individual libraries in the region
* Maintains awareness of current trends, emerging developments,
standards, best practices and technologies in libraries
* Provides training under SOLINET’s Educational Services P
rogram as appropriate
* Performs other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge
* Masters in Library Science
* 5 - 7 years experience
* Experience as a consultant, trainer, and/or strategic planner
* Interest in the changing models of library services and operations
* Proven analytic skills
* Extensive background in library operations / technical services
* Ability to research and understand trends and technologies
* Ability to establish good working relationships with member libraries
* Strong written and oral skills
* Willingness to travel
Accountability
This position is responsible for responding to the emerging needs of the
library community, often within complex environments. It is also
responsible
for generating consulting contracts and meeting budgetary goals. A high
visibility position, the consultant will both have a major impact on
library
effectiveness and on SOLINET’s effectiveness within its community.
Internal/External Communications
This position will have interaction at a wide variety of levels within
libraries
and internally at SOLINET. A major focus will be working with the
leadership in libraries and library consortia.
Physical Demands
This position requires extensive travel, normal office demands, public
speaking, and use of appropriate technology.
Contact
Cal Shepard, Manager of Consortial Outreach at SOLINET.
cshepard_at_solinet.net, 1-800-999-8558, ext. 4826.
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