Senior Librarian

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a professional librarian to support access to information, technology, and instructional materials for blind and visually impaired students across Delaware. The role applies standard library practices, shares information, and helps develop services and policies for the K12 population it primarily serves.

This position may work with the Division for the Visually Impaired's prison braille program at James T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science or related field.
• Six months experience organizing and coordinating library services and programs.
• Six months experience assisting users in navigating information sources and providing reference or information desk services.

Responsibilities

• Applies standard library practices, such as acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and circulating of digital and print resources.
• Researches, analyzes, and disseminates information to meet customer needs.
• May train/assist the public in using networked computers and other equipment.
• Supervise subordinates or volunteers in clerical library functions.
• Participates in professional development programs and courses of study.
• Keeps abreast of trends in information technologies to develop new programs.
• May provide library services to state agencies and the public.
• Develops and implements library policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and operational needs.
• May serve as a professional library consultant or team leader.

Skills

Library research

Cataloging

Public assistance

Staff supervision

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Library and Information Science or related field

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

Join a library team supporting access to information, technology, and instructional materials for blind and visually impaired students across Delaware. This role applies professional library practices, researches and shares information, supports technology and library programs and helps develop services, policies, and procedures that meet the needs of its customers and the K12 population it primarily serves. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to professional initiatives, emerging information technologies and statewide library services for the blind and visually impaired. This position will be required to work with (and on a routine basis) the Division for the Visually Impaird's prison braille program, Men With a Message, stationed at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (Smyrna, Delaware).

Essential Functions

• Applies standard library practices, such as acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and circulating of digital, and print library information resources in a computerized and global network environment.
• Researches, analyzes, assess and disseminate information on a wide variety of topics to meet the needs of library customers.
• May train/assist the public in the use of operating networked computers and computer printers, playback equipment, copiers, microform and reader/printers.
• Supervise subordinates or volunteers in the performance of clerical library functions.
• Participates in activities of library organizations and attends continuing professional development programs and courses of study.
• Keeps abreast of current trends in information technologies to integrate, initiate and develop new programs.
• May provide technical, electronic library and informational services to state agencies, legislative and public clients, and Delaware libraries and citizens.
• Develops, recommends, and/or implements library policies and procedures.
• May develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, the policies of the Division of Libraries, and meet operational needs of library service functions.
• May serve as a professional library consultant, or team leader.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Library and Information Science, English, Education, Computer Science or related field.
• Six months experience in organizing and coordinating library services and programs.
• Six months experience in assisting users in navigating information sources and providing reference or information desk services.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.

Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.