From: DEBBIE CHAVIRA <DCHAVIRA_at_statelib.wa.gov>
WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY
PRE-RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
PRINCIPAL LIBRARY INFORMATION SPECIALIST
The Washington State Library (WSL) is looking to hire one
Principal Library Information Specialist (PLIS), for the Information
Services Team/Customer Services Program. As the technical
specialist for Collection Development, the PLIS coordinates all
agency-wide collection development activities and related budget
allocations, working closely with the Collection Development
Policy Group (CDPG) and WSL service teams in meeting the needs
of all WSL customer groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
A Master's degree in library science (MLS) from an American
Library Association accredited program and certification
by the Washington State Library Commission; or certification
by the Washington State Library Commission by examination.
AND
Five years of professional librarian experience, two years
which must include collection development management and
budget oversight and one year which must include reference
experience in any of the following subject specialties:
economics and public finance, business and industry or
management in the public sector.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
Salary:
$3,069 - $3,929 per month, depending on qualifications and
agency approval.
Benefits:
Washington State offers a comprehensive benefit package
that includes membership in the state retirement system, a
tax-deferred compensation program, leave package, and
health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter addressing statement of above skills,
knowledge, and abilities, along with a detailed resume to (be sure
to include your Internet address if you have one):
Washington State Library
Human Resources Team
P.O. Box 42460
Olympia, WA 98504-2460
(FAX#): 360-586-7575; (NET Address): dchavira_at_statelib.wa..gov
The deadline date to submit your cover letter and resume is
September 29, 1998. It is anticipated that a Department of
Personnel bulletin announcement will be published on September
30, 1998, for this vacancy, and it will remain open for two weeks.
Qualified candidates will receive an application packet., which
must be completed and returned by the closing date of the bulletin
announcement.
THE WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE). AA/EOE
Persons with disability needing this information in an alternative
format may call (360) 704-5258; TTY(360)753-3216
Received on Mon Sep 14 1998 - 15:42:47 EDT