Adult Services Consultant, Missouri State Library, Jefferson City, MO
Job Title: Adult Services Consultant
Institution: Missouri State Library, Library Development
Job Description:
The Adult Services Consultant (ASC) provides leadership in the development of adult library services, including literacy services, in libraries throughout Missouri. Through the ASC position, the Missouri State Library/Library Development offers a coordinated approach to adult services by providing workshops and training sessions for library staff on a variety of topics; manages the State Library’s Continuing Education subgrant program; plans and coordinates statewide projects to improve library services for adults, particularly focused on literacy, workforce readiness, small business support, seniors, veterans, and other special populations; and consults on grant programs to expand and improve adult library services.
Qualifications:
A Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of two years of experience in a responsible, professional public library position is required. Experience in providing training and continuing education in a variety of formats is highly preferred. Experience in adult services programs is preferred. As an alternative, a school library certification and Masters Degree in an appropriate education specialty will be considered.
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $1,782.50 to $1,815 semimonthly
Job Link: sosmo.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Contact Information:
Debbie Musselman
debbie.musselman@sos.mo.gov
573-751-2679
Job Posted 06/19/2017
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Director of Branch Operations, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
Please apply for this position through our web application system. We will only be accepting applications submitted through this system. The application link is available on the position description page at www.kclibrary.org/jobs/director-branch-services.
The award-winning Kansas City Public Library is looking for an experienced, engaging professional Librarian to fill its Director of Branch Operations position. This position oversees eight community based branch libraries and supervises seven branch managers. Based at the Library’s administrative headquarters located in Kansas City’s revitalized downtown, the Director of Branch Operations is expected to work a great deal in each branch location. The ideal candidate will have experience working in and managing public library branches, will have experience working with community groups, experience evaluating, coaching and mentoring staff. The position requires outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to identify, analyze and solve problems, and demonstrated ability to organize work effectively, lead and direct personnel and plan services.
Minimum Qualifications: M.L.S. degree with 4-7 years of library experience with emphasis on branch library management and operations; or equivalent combination of experience and education. This is a full-time exempt position with excellent benefits. Starting salary range of 62,000 -75,000 DOQ. The position is open until filled, review of applications will begin on June 26, 2017. The Library is an equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Posted 06/15/2017
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Director of Branch Services
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The award-winning Kansas City Public Library is looking for an experienced, engaging professional Librarian to fill its Director of Branch Operations position. This position oversees eight community based branch libraries and supervises seven branch managers. Based at the Library’s administrative he...
Youth Services Advocate, St. Louis Public Library Foundation, St. Louis, MO
The award-winning St. Louis Public Library serves children and their caregivers with a wide variety of services and materials throughout the City of St. Louis. A skilled, passionate team of youth services staff are charged with serving children inside out 17 locations and outside our libraries through outreach to schools, daycares and other places and institutions. Improving the lives of children and families is central to the Library’s mission and our strategic plan.
The Library is looking for a dynamic and innovative Youth Services Advocate (YSA) who is focused on youth services to guide the Library’s strategy around services to children and teens and their caregivers. The YSA will be a voice for children in the Library’s administration and management, and for the needs and possibilities of the dedicated staff who serve them. The YSA will pursue quality, consistency, and effectiveness in youth services throughout the Library’s diverse locations, neighborhoods, and customers. The successful candidate is knowledgeable about current issues related to working with youth and cutting edge youth services and technology trends.
Responsibilities include overseeing services, programming, and outreach for youth from birth to age 18. The Youth Services Advocate manages change, fosters team building, provides guidance, mentoring, and leadership for the system’s youth services staff, and assists in developing policies, standards, procedures, and training in the area of youth services. The individual in this position represents the library throughout the community and to agencies and organizations serving children and youth. This is an opportunity to experiment with new service models.
Assets to assist the YSA in pursuit of these important goals are a motivated and professional youth services staff, including four regional youth services librarians located at the regional branches, youth services librarian or providers at neighborhood branches, and a youth services outreach team. The Youth Services Advocate reports to the Director of Neighborhood Services (who has a background in youth services) and is a member of the Library’s Leadership management Team. The position will have the support of an Administrative Assistant.
One of the goals of the Library’s current Strategic Plan is to become a center of early childhood literacy, learning, and discovery. Born to Read is a new comprehensive, coordinated, branded initiative, reaching out to families of children, newborn through age eight. The Youth Services Advocate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood literacy services and programs using the Every Child Ready to Read model, including the Born to Read Program, My 1st Library Card, outreach and community engagement, and grant initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Education or in Library or Information Science with a focus on Youth Services, or an equivalent degree with a focus on educating and serving children; with at least three (3) years in a leadership capacity; minimum of six (6) years working with youth. Strong background in children’s services and children’s materials and formats. An understanding of youth development, psychology, and education trends.
Applicants should be energetic leaders with a strong commitment to public service and will have experience working in large, diverse, urban environment. The successful candidate must possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire staff, and develop and maintain excellent working relationships with others.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume or application to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
Job Posted 06/15/2017
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Communications and Sponsorship Coordinator , St. Louis Public Library Foundation, St. Louis, MO
Reports to: Director of St. Louis Public Library Foundation
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Overview: The Communications and Sponsorship Coordinator is a mid-level position within a four-person development team responsible for raising philanthropic support for the St. Louis Public Library. This position is responsible for the development and management of printed, digital and multi-media communications, securing sponsorship for library programs and events, and the coordination of all Foundation events.
Position Responsibilities
Communications:
Support Library Foundation team in the development of messaging and content in donor communications that support the Library Foundation’s work plan and mission.
Develop, coordinate, and manage production of quarterly e-newsletter and annual donor recognition report.
Coordinate and manage the production of all Friends premiums.
Manages all in-kind and paid media advertising.
Develop, coordinate, and manage all Library Foundation print projects.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of Library Foundation marketing and events using various analytic and/or survey tools.
Provides necessary research data on individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
Works with Foundation team to assure proper acknowledgement of all donations.
Partner across the organization as needed to support strategic efforts.
Participates in donor cultivation and relations.
Sponsorship
Develop and execute strategies to secure sponsorship support of key library programs and events.
Generate proposals for corporate and individual sponsorship of library programs and events.
Coordinate sponsorship of St. Louis Public Library Foundation fundraiser.
Special Events
Manage volunteer event committee for gala held every two years.
Coordinate content and theme development including graphics and collaterals development and support for fundraiser held every two years.
Develop and manage all aspects of event budgeting and pricing.
Coordinate ticket sales and all revenue for fundraiser.
Coordinate publicity and marketing of fundraiser.
Coordinate and manage all event logistics.
Coordinate and manage all donor events.
Coordinate event volunteers and staff.
Position Qualifications:
Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with experience developing donor communications.
Experience in event planning.
Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Creative thinking.
Ability to be a self-starter, performing well under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
Some evening and weekend work flexibility
Supervisor Responsibility:
Event planning Committees.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field.
Previous Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience, with a proven record of accomplishment in achieving measurable financial results.
The St. Louis Public Library employs over 400 full-time and part-time employees working together to accomplish the library’s mission of providing resources and services that support and improve individual, family and community life.
SLPL has 17 locations that serve 79 communities in City of St. Louis and sees more than 2.3 million visitors each year. The Library system has more than four million books and items in its collection and more than 83,000 Library cardholders.
The St. Louis Public Library Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered with the IRS and the State of Missouri. First organized by the St. Louis Public Library’s Board of Directors in 1989, the St. Louis Public Library Foundation was reorganized in 2003 and given the charge to increase private-sector support to benefit the growing needs of the St. Louis Public Library.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume or application to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
Job Posted 06/15/2017
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