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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">TSLA - LABM - Librarian Archivist Assistant 2 - Assistive Technology Specialist - 2023.pdf<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Librarian/Archivist Assistant 2 (Assistive Technology Specialist)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tennessee Department of State
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tennessee State Library & Archives
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Library for Accessible Books and Media
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Supervisor: Director of Library for Accessible Books and Media
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Summary: The Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media is seeking a staff and customer-focused individual to join our team as an Assistive Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Specialist. This position will work with the staff to keep informed of current trends, engage with patrons to work through technology issues, and provide<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">other technology support. This position requires a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to promoting access<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">to information. Successful applicants will demonstrate curiosity, patience, and an eagerness to work with a diverse patron base via a variety of modes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">of communication.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Duties/Responsibilities:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list of 7 items<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Provide 1-on-1 coaching to patrons on assistive technology tasks.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Assist and run group workshops for patrons on assistive technology topics and braille study.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Compile resources and prepare documents to provide patrons with assistive technology support.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Assist in evaluating community needs, proposing workshop topics, and suggesting new technology.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Keep records of support activities, training, and other patron-related support, and technical, clerical, or administrative support.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Work closely with Perkins and other professionals to stay connected to issues regarding assistive technology, library services, and develop a broad network<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">of technical contacts to assist in support activities, research, and development.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Participate in conferences and trade shows when necessary to speak at events and to help demonstrate products and services.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list end
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett </span>
<span style="font-size:9.0pt">Division of Human Resources and Organizational Development 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 7</span><span style="font-size:6.0pt">th
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Floor Nashville, TN 37243-1102 Ashley Bowers 615-253-4548 Director
<a href="mailto:Ashley.Bowers@tn.gov">Ashley.Bowers@tn.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Revised October 2023 Assistive Technology Librarian/Librarian Assistant 2 Page 1 of 3
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">JOB ANNOUNCEMENT </span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Librarian/Archivist Assistant 2 (Assistive Technology Specialist)
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Tennessee Department of State <o:p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Tennessee State Library & Archives
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Library for Accessible Books and Media
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Mission: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of
accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Supervisor: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Director of Library for Accessible Books and Media
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Summary: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media is seeking a staff and customer-focused individual to join our team as an Assistive Technology Specialist.
This position will work with the staff to keep informed of current trends, engage with patrons to work through technology issues, and provide other technology support. This position requires a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and
a strong commitment to promoting access to information. Successful applicants will demonstrate curiosity, patience, and an eagerness to work with a diverse patron base via a variety of modes of communication.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Duties/Responsibilities: </span>
</b><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">• Provide 1-on-1 coaching to patrons on assistive technology tasks.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">• Assist and run group workshops for patrons on assistive technology topics and braille study.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">• Compile resources and prepare documents to provide patrons with assistive technology support.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">• Assist in evaluating community needs, proposing workshop topics, and suggesting new technology.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">• Keep records of support activities, training, and other patron-related support, and technical, clerical, or administrative support.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">• Work closely with Perkins and other professionals to stay connected to issues regarding assistive technology, library services, and develop a broad network of technical contacts to assist in support activities,
research, and development. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">• Participate in conferences and trade shows when necessary to speak at events and to help demonstrate products and services.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Provide assistive technology support to other Secretary of State departments.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Assist with unloading, sorting, checking in, and otherwise processing incoming materials returned via U.S. Mail, generally in large quantities.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Shelve materials, pull materials from shelves, shift materials on shelves, clean materials and shelves, and otherwise perform stacks maintenance tasks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Provide coverage for other positions in LABM when needed.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Perform other duties as assigned.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Minimum Qualifications:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Education and Experience:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list of 4 items<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Technology, Communications, or related field preferred. Completion of related certification program(s) and/or prior<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to maintain detailed statistical records using Microsoft Word and Excel to meet NLS and in-house needs.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Experience using Assistive Technology such as:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list of 7 items nesting level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">o Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, Window-Eyes, System Access
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">o Screen magnification programs including Magic and Zoomtext
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">o Built-in accessibility tools for Mac, Windows, IOS and Android
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">o Digital audio devices including the Victor Stream
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">o Text-to-speech applications including Dragon and Kurzweil
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">o Online literacy resources including Bookshare
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">o Coaching, teaching, training, social work, or tutoring experience.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list end nesting level 1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Braille proficiency is preferred.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge and Abilities:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list of 6 items<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Possess the interpersonal skills to work within the structure of state government and represent TSLA and its programs.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to perform high volume, repetitive tasks accurately and with close attention to detail.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to plan and organize tasks in order to complete assigned duties in a timely manner, including the delegation of work to volunteers.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to be a positive influence within the building and section.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to adapt to change.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Warm and professional manner in dealing with coworkers, volunteers, and the public in person, via telephone, and by email.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to organize and maintain paper and electronic records.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patron files.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Physical Requirements:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list of 8 items<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to handle materials weighing 25 pounds on a consistent daily basis and move loaded rolling bins containing up to 500 items.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to bend and lift materials onto stacks both in high and low positions.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to read and assimilate multi-digit numbers, including performing detailed data entry accurately and efficiently.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to operate handheld scanners and USB drives effectively.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to use job-related software effectively.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to work in stacks environment with books that contain dust and other allergens.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to simultaneously use telephone and computer system for extended periods of time.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Health, Safety, and Collections Security:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Assist the organization in creating a safe and healthy working environment by working safely with the equipment provided.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Follow instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately report any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Take whatever measures are necessary to protect materials, property, and/or the collections from loss, mutilation, or theft.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">list end<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salary: $45,000 annually plus the State of Tennessee benefits package.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To apply: Please visit this
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">link<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">to apply. A cover letter should be included with your resume. list end<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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