[Michlib-l] State Librarian & Director of the New Mexico State Library position open-New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

[Jobeth Bradbury]

<http://nmstatelibrary.org/103-news/2032-job-posting-new-mexico-state-librar
ian> New Mexico State Librarian                                       

 

The State of New Mexico, Department of Cultural Affairs, seeks an
enthusiastic and advocacy-oriented individual to fill the position of State
Librarian and Director of the New Mexico State Library (NMSL) Division. The
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is one of the largest and
most respected cultural affairs agencies in the nation. DCA and NMSL are
located in beautiful, historic Santa Fe - New Mexico's heart of
governmental, artistic, and cultural activities. The State Librarian will
have expansive partnering opportunities with other divisions within DCA
including museum and historic sites' education programs and collections, and
preservation, arts, and archaeological programs. 

 

The New Mexico State Library <http://nmstatelibrary.org/>  has a staff of 47
full time employees and an annual budget of $5.7 million.  The successful
candidate will administer relevant and valued services to over 100 public
and tribal libraries in New Mexico and will generally promote an effective
statewide library system. The State Librarian will advocate for and oversee
the provision of services directly to New Mexico's culturally diverse and
special populations; and will foster positive and cooperative working
relationships with other educational services and state and national library
agencies. Understanding the roles of contemporary libraries in today's
societies, the State Librarian will move progressively toward a future with
innovative programs and services while continuously evaluating and
supporting those of value that currently exist. The State Librarian will be
responsible for administering grants-in-aid, library extension, development
services, and the state documents depository program. The State Librarian
will perform other duties as provided by the law and assure that NMSL meets
all statutory requirements of the State of New Mexico.  

 

The successful candidate will have a strong and positive record in policy
administration and strategic planning, budget planning and execution,
leadership, and personnel management. The candidate will also possess the
desire and ability to construct effective coalitions and work successfully
with legislative, governmental, and other policy-making bodies.  Knowledge
and understanding of current library technologies are valuable assets an
ideal candidate will bring to the position. A demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences will be essential to
the candidate's success as the State Librarian. Support of New Mexico public
and tribal libraries is central to the mission of the State Library;
accordingly, some public and/or tribal library experience is preferred.  

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

.         A Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an
ALA-accredited library program, eight (8) years of progressively responsible
experience in libraries that includes at least five (5) years of experience
in library management and/or administration.  

.         Record of successful experience in management, policy
administration, budgeting, and planning for a similar entity to the State
Library. 

.         Demonstrated ability to direct a complex organization, evaluate
program performance, and implement effective solutions to ensure ongoing
program refinement and enhancement for improvement.

Salary compensation:  $75,000 - $85,000 per year. 

 

Candidates should provide a letter of interest including a statement
responding to the requirements outlined in the position announcement (no
more than three pages), a comprehensive resume, unofficial transcripts
reflecting award of required graduate degree, and names and contact
information for three to five professional references. Deadline for
submission is October 31, 2014.

 

To apply: Send application packet to the attention of Lori Smith Thornton
(on behalf of the NM State Librarian Search Committee) at: 

 

New Mexico State Library

Department of Cultural Affairs

1209 Camino Carlos Rey

Santa Fe, NM 87507

Lori.Thornton at state.nm.us 

 

Offer contingent upon verification of eligibility for employment in the
United States. The State of New Mexico is an EEO/Affirmative Action
Employer. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the
employer's verification of credentials and other information required by
federal law, state law, and other applicable policies/procedures.

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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