Library Technology Services Consultant

The candidate must have the following knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Master’s degree in library science, or library/media, educational technology, or information science master’s degree, or equivalent relevant work experience (at least four years working in a library position in which required skills were utilized.)
• Thorough knowledge of computer capabilities and uses in libraries;
• Thorough knowledge of library technology issues and trends including those relating to public access computing and telecommunications;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in working with public library staff at all levels;
• Ability to train and guide public library staff in development of digital literacy skills, utilizing a variety of formats (one to one, group setting, webinar, etc.);
• Ability to identify problems with public library technology configurations and critique and compare appropriate applications, software solutions, and other means of resolving problems;
• Familiarity with standard public library technology plan formats and content;
• Familiarity with a variety of online tools and applications (e.g. social media, web content management systems, blogs, survey tools, learning and presentation platforms);
• Interest in and ability to easily learn new technologies, and to visualize their usefulness in a public library setting;
• Basic understanding of the characteristics of small and/or rural libraries and local conditions of inadequate funding, underperforming schools, and other poverty indicators;
• Ability to function as a liaison and/or leader for statewide and nationwide technology initiatives and grant-funded projects adopted by the State Library, preparing reports or representing SCSL as needed;
• Project management skills or demonstrated ability and willingness to develop these skills; and
• Ability to write clear and accurate technology-related planning documents, evaluations, reports.
• Occasional day travel required; occasional overnight travel expected

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in a library setting
• Work experience with planning and consulting processes and in technology support roles
• Experience and skill in writing reports, and planning documents
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that impact the use of technology in libraries
• Knowledge of, and ability to assist with, library technology procurement procedures
• Familiarity with a variety of online tools and applications (e.g. Facebook, web content management systems, blogs, and survey tools)
• Familiarity with collaborative technologies and online meeting software