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Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street
Concord, NH 03301
Librarian of Special Services
Position#11430
$25.40/hour - $31.14/hour
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, New Hampshire State Library, has a full-time vacancy for our Librarian of Special Services.
Summary:
To provide consulting services on a range of library issues, including family literacy, to libraries in New Hampshire.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates statewide library literacy initiatives and partners with other literacy agencies to provide programs and services for public libraries.
Provides advisory services to librarians in areas of programming, services and collection development.
Coordinates State Library grant programs that support statewide literacy services in public libraries.
Represents State Library on state, regional and national committees that foster development of library services to libraries.
Prepare online and print resources that support youth services in libraries and contributes to the State Library's website in the area of library development.
Maintains awareness of state and national trends and develops programs for libraries that reflect these trends.
Develops and conducts workshops and training opportunities for librarians providing youth services
Develops and conducts workshops and training opportunities for librarians providing library services for older adults.
Under the guidance of Librarian III in Technical Services and Reference, contributes to the function of the State Library by assisting with the maintenance of Digital Document Depository and by staffing the public reference desk for 6-8 hours a week.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
Special Requirements: Must be able to work well with public. Ability to lift and carry books under conditions of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, poor lighting and noise. Excellent attention to detail and highly organized work habits.
Ability to work independently and with other colleagues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
For further information please contact: Ms. Melinda Atwood, Assistant State Librarian, melinda.s.atwood@dncr.nh.gov
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
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TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964