State Librarian of North Carolina



State Librarian of North Carolina

Salary

$81,704.00 - $183,833.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

21-12631 ADM60083811

Department

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

State Library

Opening Date

12/08/2021

Closing Date

1/7/2022 5:00 PM Eastern

Position Number

60083811

Section

State Library

Work Location

Wake County

Salary Grade

GN19

Description of Work

Learn about employee perks/benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employeeresources/benefits   

21-12631 ADM60083811
Salary Grade: GN19
Salary range is $72,172 - $137,456
This position is located at:   
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 

*As per G.S. 126-5, this Position is designated as Exempt Policymaking.  This position is subject to the State Government Ethics Act.  The leading applicant(s) must complete a statement of economic interest, which must be filed and evaluated by the State's Ethics Commission, prior to the applicant being employed in this position.*

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) seeks a visionary, energetic leader to serve as the State Librarian. The State Librarian is a visionary leader who is dynamic, collaborative, innovative, and knowledgeable about the challenges and opportunities that exist within diverse library communities and the different roles libraries play in the solutions, especially as they pertain to rural communities. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can provide leadership and strategic thinking for the SLNC and its three sections.  Values and regards diversity and represents the needs and interests of a variety of people and backgrounds for libraries and communities in North Carolina.

The  State Librarian/Director serves as the primary representative of the State Library of North Carolina and as a representative for libraries across the state.  As such, this position works and collaborates with different library types across North Carolina, including public, academic (public and independent), community college, and special. The position also represents North Carolina with the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies and is an ex officio member of the NC LIVE Governance Committee and North Carolina Library Association Executive Board. The State Librarian is DNCR's principal representative to the State Library Commission, serves as the primary liaison to public library directors and other members of the North Carolina library community and collaborates with state and local government officials and their staff. The State Librarian  works closely with other Divisions within the DNCR as well as with other state agencies, including the Department of Public Instruction, Department of Commerce, and Department of Information Technology. As such, this position regularly attends local, state, regional and national meetings to represent the State Library and North Carolina libraries. Specific duties include:
 
State Library Director:
  • Initiating and carrying out strategic planning for the State Library, including the establishment of a long-term vision for the State Library and its programs within the context of the rapidly changing environment of digital media.
  • Establishing goals and objectives for the State Library to efficiently carry out its mission, meeting its mandated functions, and effectively serving state government and the people of North Carolina.
  • Ensuring that library programs and staffing reflect established and newly evolving library technologies, programs and procedures, and leads change to ensure that the State Library continues to provide innovative, user-driven library resources and services over time.
  • Establishing and carrying out a statewide communication program to promote State Library programs, resources, and services through appearances, written reports, webinars and use of social media as needed. 
  • Establishing partnerships and effective working relationships with national organizations (American Library Association, Institute of Museum & Library Services, Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, Lyrasis); with state organizations (North Carolina Library Association, North Carolina Public Library Directors Association, Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries, NC LIVE); and with other library support organizations including public library trustees and friends groups at the local level.
  • Preparing and delivering speeches and other presentations regarding issues of importance to North Carolina libraries at international, national, regional, state and local conferences and programs.
  • Advocating for public library funding and the development of libraries in North Carolina.
  • Advocating for federal funding for libraries through National Library Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. 
  • Overseeing the management of fiscal resources to ensure program funds are used effectively and neither over nor under expended; leading planning for the State Library's budget and the federal Grants to States allotment.
  • Administering State Aid to Public Libraries, including the development of eligibility requirements to ensure public libraries meet basic standards and the implementation of a distribution formula that meets the mandate to equalize library services across North Carolina.
  • Administering the allocation and distribution of State Aid allotments to regional, county and municipal public libraries in North Carolina; ensuring that all reporting and audit requirements are met.
  • Administering the federal Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States Program annual allotment under the auspices of the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA); ensures that North Carolina meets all eligibility requirements, determines the uses of federal library funds through the preparation of the required Five-Year Plan, and conducts the required Five-Year Evaluation.
  • Overseeing statewide LSTA-funded programs carried out by the State Library as well as the administration of the State Library's annual competitive grant program available to all eligible public, academic and school libraries in North Carolina.
  • Applying for and overseeing the administration of grant funds from other organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and federal agencies such as the National Endowment for the Humanities. Supervising the Assistant State Librarian who serves as the State Library's Chief Operating Officer.
The State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) 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. The State Library is the principal library of State Government, with a mission to build the capacity of all libraries in North Carolina and to provide access to specialized collections for its residents. The State Library is committed to removing barriers to access and ensuring that collections and services reflect diverse perspectives. 
For more information visit: 
Website: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov   
Twitter: @StateLibraryNC  
Facebook: @StateLibraryNC 

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.  
Please visit our website at www.ncdcr.gov for more information.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.** 

Qualified applicants must possess the following:  

  • Demonstrated experience creating strategic and long-range plans for a library, library consortium, or related organization.
  • Demonstrated experience with project planning, management, and evaluation to develop innovative, user-oriented library services.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience working with small rural libraries to large organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience writing documents such as white papers and/or reports on complex issues unique to library and information science that effectively articulate issues, describe alternative actions, and provide recommendations.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering speeches and/or presentations on complex and technical information regarding library and information science to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • Demonstrated experience directing budget development, implementation, and management; and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Experience managing a highly educated workforce of professional and technical experts, and lead initiatives that create a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Management Prefers:
  • Ten years of experience as a professional librarian, with at least five in a leadership, managerial, or administrative capacity.
  • Experience working in more than one library type.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, and/or Information Resources and Library Science from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience as a professional librarian, three of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.
 
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application,but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
 
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
 
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
 
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.  Please call the human resources office for assistance.
 
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.   Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.   
 
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
  
CONTACT INFORMATION: 
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources
Division of Human Resources
4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4603
Phone:  919-814-6670
 
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.



For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few.  Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees.  Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.


For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

 

01
I understand that DNCR requires a complete description of work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within the "Work Experience" section of my application. (If you haven't completed requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $72,172 - $137,456?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have a Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, and/or Information Resources and Library Science from an appropriately accredited (ALA) institutions or regionally accredited programs in North Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
04
How many years of professional librarian experience do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to 6 years
  • 6 years to 10 years
  • 10 years to 15 years
  • 15 years or more
05
Which best describes your years of experience supervising in a library setting? (This must be documented in the work history portion of this application in order to receive credit.)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
06
Which best describes your years of experience creating strategic and long-range plans for a library, library consortium, or related organization? (This must be documented in the work history portion of this application in order to receive credit.)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
07
Which best describes your years of experience with project planning, management, and evaluation to develop innovative, user-oriented library services? (This must be documented in the work history portion of this application in order to receive credit.)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
08
Which best describes your years of leadership experience working with small rural libraries to large organizations? (This must be documented in the work history portion of this application in order to receive credit.)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
09
Which best describes your years of experience writing documents such as white papers and/or reports on complex issues unique to library and information science that effectively articulate issues, describe alternative actions, and provide recommendations? (This must be documented in the work history portion of this application in order to receive credit.)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
10
Which best describes your years of experience delivering speeches and/or presentations on complex and technical information regarding library and information science to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge? (This must be documented in the work history portion of this application in order to receive credit.)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
11
Which best describes your years of experience directing budget development, implementation, and management; and ensure compliance with policies and procedures? (This must be documented in the work history portion of this application in order to receive credit.)
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more

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State of North Carolina
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An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government