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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 1 day ago

State Librarian, Deputy Secretary of Libraries (Commissioner For Libraries)

Dauphin County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a forward-thinking leader for the role of Deputy Secretary of Libraries. This position involves advising the Secretary of Education on library-related legislation, directing library services, and promoting library resources across the state.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Providing advice and counsel to the Secretary of Education on pending legislation that could affect the state’s libraries and recommending new legislation or regulations to achieve statewide library program goals and objectives

Planning, directing, and coordinating the development, expansion, and improvement of library services and programs

Overseeing the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Bureau of State Library, and Bureau of Library Development

Establishing and maintaining working relationships with institutions of higher education and professional development organizations

Conducting studies of library problems throughout the state

Recommending solutions to the Secretary regarding issues and making the findings available to all libraries

Serving as a member of various boards and representing the Secretary of Education at meetings with the legislature, Commonwealth agencies, and other entities

Promoting and supporting libraries throughout the state to increase services and resources

Overseeing the allocation and administration of federal and state funds

Qualification

Library managementPolicy developmentSupervisory experienceMaster's in library scienceState government

Required

A minimum of ten years of experience in professional library work including seven years in a supervisory or administrative capacity with an academic, public, school, or special library, or a professional library organization and Master's degree or fifth year degree in library science, from a program approved by the Department of Education or accredited by the American Library Association; or

An equivalent combination of experience or training

You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania upon hire

You must attach a curriculum vitae or resume and letter of interest

You must be able to perform essential job functions