Library Technology Consultant
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Austin

The Library Technology Consultant takes a leadership role in ensuring Texas
libraries are knowledgeable about and use library technology 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 topics related to library technology, with an emphasis on providing consulting on technology 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 technology and digital literacy initiatives and grants
  * 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
NON-ESSENTIAL 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 technology issues and trends, including issues relating to 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
  
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 presentations conducted
  * 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 and Consulting



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