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Librarian IV - $5985.00 - $6178.00 a month

Job Summary
Performs advanced (senior level) consultative and training assistance work for libraries in the TexShare Consortium, a statewide consortium of public, academic, and other libraries. Coordinates library participation in TexShare programs, including the TexShare Databases and TexShare Card programs. Plans, develops, delivers, and evaluates TexShare outreach and training activities. Coordinates and directs activities of assigned TexShare working groups. Participates in the evaluation and selection of electronic resources for TSLAC’s resource sharing programs. Assists statewide resource sharing manager with planning and development of TexShare services, programs, policies, and procedures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Tasks
Manage library participation in TexShare programs, including outreach, recruitment, onboarding, and membership management and support
Develop, deliver, and evaluate training and marketing resources for TexShare programs
Provide support and consultation services to Texas librarians and library staff by email/phone and in person/virtually regarding library electronic resources, including resource evaluation, implementation, administration, authentication, and promotion 
Develop and deliver presentations about TexShare programs at conferences, regional library meetings, and other stakeholder gatherings in person and virtually
Coordinate and direct the activities of the TexShare Card Working Group and assist with coordinator of TexShare Advisory Board activities
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
Other duties as assigned

Librarian III - $5333.00 - $5433.00 a month

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in library or information science from an accredited program
Two years of professional work experience in libraries
Experience managing or coordinating the use of electronic resources in a library
Experience developing and/or delivering training
Experience developing outreach and promotional materials
Experience providing direct customer service/support in person/virtually and by email/phone
Experience entering data into/retrieving data from spreadsheets, databases, software programs, or cloud-based applications

Preferred Qualifications
Experience training on the use of library electronic resources to library staff and patrons/students
Work experience with different types of libraries, including academic libraries, public libraries, special libraries, or cooperative library systems or networks
Experience administering e-resource authentication systems (EZproxy, federated authentication, etc.)
Experience evaluating library electronic resources for accessibility and usability

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to collect and analyze data, formulate conclusions, develop procedures and guidelines, design and conduct evaluations 
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the resource sharing team and other TSLAC staff to support resource sharing programs
Proficiency with office productivity tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish goals and objectives
Ability to speak before groups, to conduct training and planning meetings
Ability to interpret and explain statutes, administrative rules, and grant guidelines
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially on a team

Environmental/Physical Conditions
Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve moving; standing; pulling and pushing kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skill and coordination to safely move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer.  May require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends as needed. Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies and interpret data. Travel (20%), some overnight, will be required to conduct training, speak publicly and attend meetings.

Other Requirements
Submit complete undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.
Submit portfolio of writing samples and other relevant work products (e.g., presentations, outreach materials, newsletters, articles, white papers)
Applicants invited to interview will make a 15-minute presentation on an assigned topic.

Reporting Relationships
No supervisory responsibilities. Reports to Manager, Statewide Resource Sharing.

Librarian IV - $5985.00 - $6178.00 a month

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in library or information science from an accredited program
Three years of professional work experience in libraries
One year of work experience managing or coordinating the use of electronic resources in a library
Experience developing and delivering training 
Experience developing outreach and promotional materials
Experience providing direct customer service/support in person/virtually and by email/phone
Experience entering data into/retrieving data from spreadsheets, databases, software programs, or cloud-based applications

Preferred Qualifications
Experience training on the use of library electronic resources to library staff and patrons/students
Work experience with different types of libraries, including academic libraries, public libraries, special libraries, or cooperative library systems or networks
Experience administering e-resource authentication systems (EZproxy, federated authentication, etc.)
Experience evaluating library electronic resources for accessibility and usability

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to collect and analyze data, formulate conclusions, develop procedures and guidelines, design and conduct evaluations
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the resource sharing team and other TSLAC staff to support resource sharing programs
Proficiency with office productivity tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish goals and objectives
Ability to speak before groups, to conduct training and planning meetings
Ability to interpret and explain statutes, administrative rules, and grant guidelines
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially on a team

Environmental/Physical Conditions
Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve moving; standing; pulling and pushing kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skill and coordination to safely move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer.  May require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends as needed. Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies and interpret data. Travel (20%), some overnight, will be required to conduct training, speak publicly and attend meetings.

Other Requirements
Submit complete undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.
Submit portfolio of writing samples and other relevant work products (e.g., presentations, outreach materials, newsletters, articles, white papers)
Applicants invited to interview will make a 15-minute presentation on an assigned topic.

Reporting Relationships
No supervisory responsibilities. Reports to Manager, Statewide Resource Sharing.