Job Description

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended and the scope of recruitment has been broadened in order to allow for a larger applicant pool.

Do you enjoy helping ensure that children have access to a wide range of reading material?
Do you like helping libraries create impactful and imaginative programming for youth?

The Department of Education & Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums is seeking a Librarian 3 to serve as the Early Literacy and Children\'s Services Coordinator.

What You Will Be Doing
The successful applicant will provide a broad range of professional and technical consulting and training to Alaska librarians as they develop, fund, and manage early literacy and children\'s services in their libraries. This position strengthens local library services by identifying and selectively engaging in early literacy and children\'s services projects and grant opportunities that support these services. This position will share information from the state, regional, and national library community pertinent to Alaska\'s children\'s and youth services librarians and will represent Alaska at national, regional, and state discussions and activities. As a member of the Library Development unit, this person will collaborate with other unit members on projects of common concern and will consult with colleagues on how early literacy and children\'s services may impact their projects. The incumbent may travel once or twice per year, as the agency budget allows.

Mission and Culture
The mission of the Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums is to promote lifelong learning through Alaska\'s diverse history, art, and culture. At the State Library, we promote the development of libraries statewide for the benefit of all Alaskans by assisting libraries and librarians in providing ongoing library programs and services that appeal to a wide variety of audiences.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
Members of the Library Development team work on individual areas of concern on a daily basis but communicate and work cooperatively on projects as these opportunities arise. The team supports each other through open communication and information sharing about libraries and library staff in a collegial work style. Within the broad outlines of duties expected of coordinators, each coordinator is able to put forward ideas for developing grants, projects, or training sessions, allowing these senior-level staff latitude and creativity in the services they offer. Telework for one or two days of the week is a possibility for qualified employees upon completion of training for the position.

The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is located in the beautiful Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Libraries, Archives, and Museums Building in downtown Juneau. With dedicated parking and easy access to the amenities of downtown Juneau, including an onsite caf\xc3\xa9, and views of the Gastineau Channel and surrounding mountains, the office is a striking base of operations. The daily work environment in our open floor plan workspace is collegial, collaborative, and professionally inspiring as staff work together to support state and local governments, local libraries of all types, researchers, visitors, and residents.

Who We Are Looking For
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need some or all of the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Experience partnering with schools and community organizations supporting early literacy.
• Knowledge of and experience with early literacy and children\'s programs and services in libraries.
• Experience creating and providing continuing education to professionals.
• Knowledge of or experience with grant applications for projects that benefit organizations such as libraries.
• Experience synthesizing and sharing technical information through electronic media such as newsletters, websites, and social media forums.

Applicants must supply a responsive cover letter that addresses their knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as related to the traits listed above to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process. Please provide examples of duties performed you have held which helped you gain skill or experience. Applicants are not required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a specific trait, simply say so.

Minimum Qualifications

Master\'s degree from an accredited college in library or information science, media services, or a closely related field;
AND
Two years of advanced level professional librarian experience with independent responsibility for multiple functional areas of library work, such as classification and cataloging, reference services, circulation, collection acquisition, development and preservation, or library webpage services. This experience is met by service as a Librarian 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of application, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

• A list of three professional references with current contact information.

Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska \xe2\x80\x9c " page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter
Applicants must supply a responsive cover letter that addresses their knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as related to the traits listed above in order to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process. Please provide examples of duties from specific positions you have held which helped you gain the skill or experience. Applicants are NOT required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a particular trait, simply say so. Your cover letter will help determine which applicants advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach it to your application, fax or email it to the contact number in the job posting.

Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer\'s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Driver\'s License Desired
A driver\'s license is desired but not required for this position.

EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

Contact Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to

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For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Valarie Kingsland, Head of Library Development

Phone: 907-465-6611

Fax#: 907-465-2806

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