[Job-Listings] FW: Open position: Director, Accessible Books & Library Services (State Library of NC)
Andrews, David B (DEED)
david.b.andrews at state.mn.us
Mon Aug 29 19:29:00 UTC 2022
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Are you passionate about excellent library service to individuals who cannot use regular print materials due to a visual, physical, or print disability? The State Library of North Carolina<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatelibrary.ncdcr.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cdavid.b.andrews%40state.mn.us%7C13403c7548e046a0d4e108da89b61e8b%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637973713465089250%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jJHQAttxB5wm6yWHGj%2FpSUSVFTLTkaGroUQ5dAbg53U%3D&reserved=0> (SLNC) invites applications from enthusiastic and innovative individuals for the Director of Accessible Books and Library Services (ABLS). This position works to fulfill the vision of the State Library of North Carolina in which all North Carolinians have access to exceptional services and to the information resources they need to achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals by ensuring individuals across North Carolina who need books and other publications in alternative formats have access to them through SLNC ABLS.
The Director of Accessible Books and Library Services works closely with the State Librarian and library leaders throughout North Carolina. The State Library is committed to removing barriers to access and ensuring that collections and services reflect diverse perspectives. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
About Raleigh, North Carolina: Raleigh and the greater Research Triangle area of North Carolina is a great place to live and work. Situated between the mountains and the coast, the Raleigh area offers residents a wide array of cultural, intellectual, and recreational activities. A few of the Raleigh area's recent accolades include #6 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Places to Live list, #1 Among America's Best Places to Live in 2022 according to Bankrate, 3rd strongest job market in the United States according to a study by the Wall Street Journal and Moody Analytics, and the Raleigh Metro Area is one of the fastest growing in the nation per the U.S. Census.
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Position overview:
The Director of the State Library of North Carolina Accessible Books and Library Services (SLNC ABLS) is an innovative, collaborative, and knowledgeable leader who establishes the direction and goals for SLNC ABLS, and ensures that SLNC ABLS services, programs, staff positions, and resources support and align with State Library, NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), and State of N.C. needs and priorities. The Director serves as Regional Librarian for North Carolina as SLNC ABLS is part of the network of libraries with the Library of Congress's National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. The Director values and regards diversity and accessibility and represents the needs and interests of a variety of people and backgrounds in North Carolina, and prioritizes employee engagement and iterative processes to evolve services to meet a broad range of user needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provides leadership in the development of goals, programs and services for the State Library and Accessible Books and Library Services to efficiently carry out its mission, meet its mandated functions, and effectively serve individuals in the state who are unable to use traditional print materials due to visual, physical, or reading disability.
* Works in collaboration with and ensures compliance with policies and standards of the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress and other applicable rules, regulations and policies by serving as Regional Librarian for North Carolina for NLS.
* Supervises and develops staff to carry out work of section. Prepares annual work plans, monitors work performance and administers the performance management system according to OSP and DNCR procedures.
* Directs and advises SLNC ABLS supervisors in performance management activities. Recruits, selects and hires new employees according to OSP and DNCR policies and procedures; advises SLNC ABLS supervisors in the hiring of new employees.
* Administers funds allocated to the SLNC ABLS; reviews and approves all travel, training and procurement activities; directs and advises project managers in preparing and managing grant budgets.
* Ensures that library programs and staffing reflect established and newly evolving library technologies, programs and procedures, and leads change to ensure that SLNC ABLS and the State Library continues to provide innovative, user-driven library resources, programs, and services over time to North Carolinians who cannot read standard print due to a visual or physical disability.
* Communicates with Department staff, Friends group, state agencies, NLS, project partners, users, vendors and more about Library programs, resources, and services and more through meetings, presentations, written reports, webinars, and more.
* Identifies, develops and strengthens collaborative relationships and partnerships to accomplish Library or Department goals.
* Identifies grant sources, writes grant proposals, and oversees and advises staff in writing grant proposals to obtain funding for statewide projects.
The State Library of North Carolina provides exceptional library service and exceptional service to libraries, helping North Carolinians live more abundant and purposeful lives. The State Library enriches the lives of North Carolinians through access to information resources, strengthens communities through exceptional library services, and inspires and supports literacy and lifelong learning for all North Carolinians.
For more information visit:
Website: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov Twitter: @StateLibraryNC Facebook: @StateLibraryNC
Accessible Books and Library Services (ABLS) provides library programs and services to North Carolinians who cannot read standard print due to a visual or physical disability. SLNC ABLS is a part of the network of regional libraries operated by the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) that performs the functions of a public library. The library circulates 800,000 volumes annually to over 12,000+ eligible patrons through special deposit collections in libraries, hospitals, rest homes, and other institutions and the direct delivery of specially designed playback equipment and books and magazines in large print, Braille, and audio formats to individuals directly free of charge via U.S. Mail. The library manages a volunteer services program, records local North Carolina publications and magazines for circulation, publishes and distributes quarterly library newsletters, and sponsors reading and other library programs and a descriptive video service with support from the Friends group. SLNC ABLS is committed to removing barriers to access and ensuring that collections and services reflect diverse perspectives.
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature throughout North Carolina. The Department works to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve the state's history, conserve the state's natural heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic development. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
* Demonstrated experience with the practices, policies, trends and issues in library services and library administration.
* Demonstrated experience with budget planning and/or management.
* Demonstrated experience with program and/or project planning, management, and/or evaluation.
Management Preferences:
* Demonstrated ability to convey information clearly and concisely in writing, verbally, and through public and virtual presentations.
* Demonstrated ability to initiate changes within scope of strategic plan.
* Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships to meet department goals.
* Demonstrated ability to develop new partnerships and support existing partnerships.
* Management experience in a public library, a Library of Congress National Library Service (NLS) library for the Blind and Print Disabled, or an organization providing service to individuals with a visual, physical, or reading disability.
* Volunteer or professional experience providing services or resources to individuals with a visual, physical, or reading disability.
* Demonstrated experience writing and managing grant projects.
* Demonstrated experience reviewing and evaluating grant applications.
* Demonstrated experience with building and/or facility management.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in library and information science or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of professional librarian experience, three of which should have been in a supervisory, consultative, or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Michelle Underhill
State Librarian
State Library of North Carolina
919.814.6823 | michelle.underhill at ncdcr.gov<mailto:michelle.underhill at ncdcr.gov>
109 East Jones Street | 4640 Mail Service Center
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