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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please distribute to your networks. We are looking for a fantastic Assistant Director for our Library.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Maryland State Library Agency is recruiting for the position of Assistant Director (Program Manager Senior I) for the Maryland State LBPH. From the position posting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>"</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>This is a professional position responsible for assisting the Director in the planning, organization, supervision, development and administration of all library services, personnel, operation and programs. The Assistant Director is responsible for the management of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) in the absence of the Director. Assists with the development and implementation of regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines for LBPH. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of educational support activities (pre-K through 18 and lifelong learning) for individuals who are blind, low vision or print disabled. Manages the Patron Services, Reference, Technical Services, Collection Development (including the Recording Studio), Youth Services and Assistive Technology Departments.</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>"</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>To apply go to: </span><a href="https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=005482&R3=0025" target="_blank">https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=005482&R3=0025</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>or go to </span> <a href="https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/" target="_blank">https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/</a> and use Department: Maryland State Library to find the posting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Maryland is a wonderful state, often called America in Miniature, with great patrons all across it and very active partner organizations supporting blind and print disabled people. The MD LBPH has a creative staff looking at innovative ways of engaging people in lifelong learning and community engagement. There are a lot of exciting changes happening starting with the announcement on October 1 of John Owen as the new Director of the MD LBPH. Feel free to reach out to John off list at <span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:john.owen@maryland.gov" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1155CC'>j</span>ohn.owen@maryland.gov</a> </span>if you have any questions about this new recruitment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Application deadline is November 8.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come join us!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>