Library Technology Consultant
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Austin

Another oldit from TSLAC. This was also
posted here in 2014. I did not inquire whether this is the
same position reposted or another just like it.

  
Division:

  


Library Development & Networking

  
Position Title:

  


Library Technology Consultant

  
Work Location:

  


1201 Brazos - Austin, TX 78701

  
Working Hours:

  


M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm

  
Salary Group:

  


B-20

  
Classification No.

  


7404/Librarian IV

  
Job Posting No.

  


FY15-045

  
Monthly Salary:

  


$3,800 - $5,000/Month

  
Date Job Available:

  


09/2015

  
Supplemental Data Form (Word 97 document)

Applicant must submit Supplemental Data Form, along with State of Texas
Application, to be considered for the position.

  
SUMMARY

  
The Library Technology Consultant takes a leadership role in ensuring Texas
libraries are knowledgeable about and use library technology and related
library policies, services, and procedures to meet the needs of their
communities, with a special emphasis on small public libraries. The Technology
consultant also works closely with other agency staff to help manage and
promote digital literacy initiatives and related projects.

  
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  
Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a statewide program of continuing
education in

library technology and related topics, with a special emphasis on the
management of technology

in small libraries

Consult with Texas librarians, library boards and interested citizens on a
variety of library-related topics, with an emphasis on providing consulting on
technology issues, support, networking, and troubleshooting topics

Provide resources for assigned projects via agency web site, blog, and a
variety of social media

Serve as agency liaison for various initiatives and grants, including those
related to technology and digital literacy

Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies

Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety
and standards of

conduct

Perform other duties as assigned

  
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  
None.

  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  
Master's degree in library or information science from an American Library
Association accredited program

Library work experience planning and/or delivering services to clients

Experience using a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office

applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and using social media and other
internet tools

Experience or coursework in web page creation or design

Experience in the design, production, and evaluation of training, training
materials or

bibliographic instruction

Knowledge of library issues and trends, including issues relating to library
technology, public access

computing and telecommunications

Ability to plan and manage continuing education projects including analysis of
outcomes data to

formulate conclusions and guide direction of future programs and services.

Ability to work well with individuals and groups both at TSLAC, as well as at
other organizations

around the state to realize statewide initiatives using new and existing
resources

Ability and desire to teach online and in-person and to speak before groups

Ability to take initiative in areas of responsibility as part of statewide
library development team

Ability to obtain Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within
two years of hire date

  
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  
Work experience as a professional librarian

Work experience or formal education in one or more of the following: adult
education,

continuing education, consulting, staff development, or technology support

Work experience managing library technology projects

Work experience managing technology networks, hardware, and security

Experience or formal education in one or more: automation planning, systems
analysis,

planning and evaluation, databases, data conversion, or resource sharing

Experience working in or with multiple types of libraries

Work experience with a variety of online tools and applications (e.g.
Facebook, web

content management systems, blogs, survey tools)

Experience with online meeting software and learning management systems (e.g.

GoToWebinar, WebEx, Adobe Connect, Moodle)

experience writing technical evaluations, procurement documents or planning
documents

  
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  
Submit complete college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

Submit portfolio of writing samples, training materials, or other online
resources or presentationsconducted

Applicants selected for interview will make a 15 minute presentation on a
technical subject at

the Texas State Library; the presentation may be videotaped

Approximately 30% travel by airplane and personal automobile required; some
evening & weekend work

Light lifting up to 15 lbs. required

  
SUPERVISION

  
None. Reports to Manager, Continuing Education & Consulting.



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