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Job Description Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.

We'd be delighted to have you join our team. What you will be doing: As part of a small team, you'll get a chance to make a difference in almost all aspects of our work, including working with donors, physical and intellectual processing of collections, digitizing material for preservation and access, and working on or leading a wide variety of special projects. With a focus on physical and intellectual processing and reference, you'll have a great opportunity to dig into Alaska's history and culture and to put your current knowledge of archives and Alaska to great use.

Our organization, mission, and culture: The Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums promotes lifelong learning for Alaskans through Alaska's diverse history, art & culture. As a librarian with special collections or archives experience, you'll play a crucial leadership role in the work of the Historical Collections of the Alaska State Library to preserve Alaska's published and unique cultural and historical resources and provide access to students, teachers, historical researchers, employees of the State of Alaska, and the general public. As part of a small, collegial, and cooperative Alaskan library community, you'll also have the opportunity to cooperate with libraries, archives and museums throughout Alaska on projects and provide training and mentoring both directly and through professional organizations.

The benefits of joining our team: You'll come to work each day, ready to take on new challenges after parking in your own reserved spot. You'll enjoy meaningful, varied work in our state-of-the-art building, with the confidence that what you do makes a real difference for Alaska. Every day brings something new, and you'll have opportunities to grow professionally in areas that match your interests and expertise.

All while doing a bit of everything, so things stay engaging. We take our mission seriously and are proud of the work we do, especially when it comes to sharing accurate, reliable information about Alaska. At the same time, we value a positive, supportive workplace culture.

Wellness walks, team-building activities, and even our friendly rubber chicken shoots help us stay connected while keeping our environment lighthearted and enjoyable. The working environment you can expect: This position Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building in downtown Juneau, which we share with our colleagues in the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums.

With dedicated parking and an onsite cafe, the building boasts extraordinary views of the Gastineau Channel and surrounding mountains, easy access to year-round outdoor and cultural activities, and the University of Alaska Southeast just a few miles away. Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional.

Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior. Oral and Written Communication:Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college in library or information science, media services, or a closely related field; AND Two years of journey level professional librarian experience. This experience is met by service as a Librarian 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. Additional Required Information At the time of the interview, please provide the following: Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required.

One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please read the information below carefully.

This applies to your application submission. EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships. APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application.

If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as Alaska Jobs or another database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/ NOTICE Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095.If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domain. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov. Contact Information For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at: Freya Anderson, Librarian 3 (907)465-1315 freya.anderson@alaska.gov