Advertisement Closes11/29/2024 (7:00 PM EST)24-07208Librarian II-Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) (FFTL)Pay Grade14Salary$3,496.04 MonthlyEmployment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyEducation & Labor Cabinet | Department for Libraries and ArchivesLocation300 Coffee Tree Road Frankfort, KY 40601 USADescriptionThe Education and Labor Cabinet's mission is to educate, prepare, train, and ensure the safety of Kentucky'scurrent and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education andworkforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find theskilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.It is the mission of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to provide information access for thecitizens, businesses, and agencies of the Commonwealth. To help the state maintain its competitive edge, thedepartment offers comprehensive services which assure that our clientele has access to information resources:virtual, physical and human. As one of 10 state agencies in the country to combine library, archival, andpublic records programs, the department is uniquely positioned to meet these needs.We are seeking a charismatic and customer service-oriented individual to join our team as a Librarian II-KDLA.This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.The duties include but are not limited to:
- The position will be responsible for family literacy related grant projects working with the Office ofAdult Education and other partners.
- Will assists in recruitment of participants and preform the marketing of the program.
- Provides guidance to applicants during and throughout the grant process.
- Monitors end results andreports outcomes to all agencies.
- Provides consultative services for new literacy related tools and resources to public library staff,trustees, regional and statewide consultants, and professional organizations.
- Helps promote these resources to all libraries.
- Assists library staff with marketing strategies to community members.
- Works cooperatively with literacy related organizations and partners including contacts from othercabinets, libraries, and education.
- Facilitates training with other consultants and specialists that have a literacy focus.
- Assists with KDLA special projects such as Spring into Reading, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, andspecial events that highlight literacy related programs for youth, families, and adults.
- Represents the agency at events and conferences.
- Creates related materials such as newsletters, bookmarks, articles, and social media promotion of theprograms.
- Attends partnership meetings and public events to build relationships and to encourage the sharing ofinformation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate for this position will have experience and knowledge of library services and systems.A passion for information literacy and a dedication to quality customer service is highly preferred.This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information.The successful candidate will berequired to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will berequired to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends.The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withyour Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. EWDC will only useE-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-###-#### or Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in Library Science.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Two years of professional library experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONEWorking ConditionsTypical work setting is an office/library.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Nikole Gieske ...@ky.govAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D