Public Library Data & Programs Consultant

Culture Rec & Tourism-State Library; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Library of Louisiana seeks a full-time State Data Coordinator to oversee Louisiana's participation in the Public Libraries Survey (PLS) and to coordinate with IMLS and AIR for data review and reporting.

This role also manages SLAA surveys biennially, provides training and consulting to public libraries statewide, travels statewide, and represents the State Library in meetings and events.

A master's in library science and three years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science required.
• At least three years of library services experience.
• Experience with public library data and statistics.
• Strong communication and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Louisiana's annual participation in the IMLS Public Libraries Survey (PLS).
• Collects, verifies, analyzes, and submits statewide public library data.
• Serves as liaison for public library statistics with IMLS and AIR.
• Manages PLS data collection system and prepares annual reports.
• Provides training and technical assistance on statistics collection and reporting.
• Develops in-person and online training and webinars for library staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Public library statistics

Training delivery

LSSC instruction

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

PLS data system

Job description

The State Library of Louisiana seeks a full-time State Data Coordinator to oversee Louisiana's participation in the Public Libraries Survey (PLS) and to coordinate with IMLS and AIR for data review and reporting.

This role also manages SLAA surveys biennially, provides training and consulting to public libraries statewide, travels statewide, and represents the State Library in meetings and events.

A master's in library science and three years' experience are required.