State Library Consultant – Governance & Training (Remote)

MaineGuide; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Maine State Library is seeking a professional reference and governance specialist to support statewide, regional, and local library needs. You will advise on nonprofit and municipal governance, fiscal policies, and library management issues.

You will lead training programs, provide high-quality reference services, and collaborate with the Library Development team to advance Maine libraries. Extensive travel within Maine is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science and two years of professional library work experience or an equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.
• Experience with governance structures of nonprofit and municipal libraries and knowledge of related statutes.
• Ability to conduct complex reference interviews and summarize legal resources for a lay audience.
• Experience in training library staff and trustees and delivering professional development.
• Strong writing and presentation skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned specialty portfolio and contribute to department projects.
• Develop informational resources in multiple formats for library staff and trustees.
• Deliver professional development for staff and trustees.
• Provide timely reference services to staff and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support Maine Regional Library System and advisory councils.
• Research statutes and policies affecting Maine libraries and provide guidance.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Public library management

Legal research

Reference interviewing

Training facilitation

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Project planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Job description

The Maine State Library is seeking a professional reference and governance specialist to support statewide, regional, and local library needs. You will advise on nonprofit and municipal governance, fiscal policies, and library management issues.

You will lead training programs, provide high-quality reference services, and collaborate with the Library Development team to advance Maine libraries. Extensive travel within Maine is required.