Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Administrative Librarian.

Job Title: Administrative Librarian | Delaware State

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
This class series is within the Information Services Group, Library Information Services series, and describes professional library work in developing, evaluating, managing, promoting and administering evolving information services in a variety of formats in order to meet the information needs of Delaware libraries and/or citizens.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Possession of an ALA accredited Masters degree or higher in Library Science or Information Science Technology.
Three years experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional library programs, services and technologies.
Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
Knowledge of grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.
Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, aims and services.
Knowledge of ordering, acquiring, cataloguing, referencing and other functions of librarianship.
Knowledge of the goals and activities of assigned program area.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
Knowledge of current trends in information technologies.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Ability to conduct difficult research on a wide range of topics.
Knowledge of the organization, operation, and evaluation of comprehensive library and information services.
Knowledge of library program and/or facility planning and development.
Knowledge of the in-house collection and of outside information resources.
Skill in performing professional library activities.
Skill in using available resources to research materials and issues.
Skill in organizing and presenting information factually.
Ability to organize and coordinate broad-based library services
Ability to evaluate needs and to provide cost effective service delivery.
Ability to operate audiovisual, talking book machines and/or computer equipment.
Ability to make effective written and oral presentations.
Knowledge of professional library principles and practices, organization and services.
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective planning and program implementation.
Knowledge of administrative and supervisory practices and procedures.
Knowledge of grant administration, budget preparation and contract management.
Ability to plan, layout, direct and coordinate operation of varied library and information services.
Ability to evaluate program operations and identify areas for improvement and modification.
Ability to identify staff training requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Applies standard library practices, such as acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and circulating of digital, and print library information resources in a computerized and global network environment.
Researches, analyzes, assess and disseminate information on a wide variety of topics to meet the needs of library customers.
May train/assist the public in the use of operating networked computers and computer printers, playback equipment, copiers, microform and reader/printers.
Supervise subordinates or volunteers in the performance of clerical library functions.
Participates in activities of library organizations and attends continuing professional development programs and courses of study.
Keeps abreast of current trends in information technologies to integrate, initiate and develop new programs.
May provide technical, electronic library and informational services to state agencies, legislative and public clients, and Delaware libraries and citizens.
Develops, recommends, and/or implements library policies and procedures.
May develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, the policies of the Division of Libraries, and meet operational needs of library service functions.
May serve as a professional library consultant, or team leader.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).

PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
This position is a statewide opportunity within Delaware. Candidates from any part of the state are encouraged to apply

Clearance Level Required: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now