Western Library System Director

STATE JOB POSTING ENDS FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025

Position: Western Library System Director (Librarian/Senior), 

Nebraska Library Commission

Class Code: A37114, Position No. 60003058

Description:

Exceptional opportunity for a versatile professional to provide services for a multi-type regional library system in a 21-county area in western Nebraska:

• Provide one-on-one consulting to the libraries as requested. 
• Plan, organize and present continuing education activities for System library members. 
• Maintain an active System public relations program pertaining to System services. 
• Coordinate activities of the Western Library System with those of the Nebraska Library Commission. 
• Prepare a biennial service plan and budget for the System with the Western Library System board and in coordination with the Nebraska Library Commission. 
• Visit and communicate with System members from all library environments. 
• Possess knowledge (or be willing and able to gain the knowledge) of traditional and emerging areas in libraries, such as new technologies, and be able to share information about these with others.
• Promote library services through regional, inter-regional and statewide projects.
• Work effectively with a wide variety of people inside and outside the library field.
• Provide timely communication and maintain effective working relationship with the System Board.

The position is located in the Scottsbluff/Gering community in western Nebraska. Scottsbluff, named for the Scotts Bluff National Monument and the sister city, Gering, has a combined population of 23,400 people form the 7th largest urban area (Scottsbluff Metropolitan Statistical Area) in Nebraska. The cities offer exemplary libraries and museums, excellent school systems, a Creative Arts District, ethnic restaurants, Theater West Summer Repertory and outdoor activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate will have experience in library-related areas such as administration, collection management, reference, technology, etc. and the ability to work effectively in collaboration with a variety of people inside and outside the library field. Ability to organize, implement and present continuing education activities is also necessary; extensive travel is required.

Use your consulting, programming and training skills supporting the public, school, academic and special libraries serving their communities in Western Nebraska.  Discover the beauty of Western Nebraska as you travel to libraries as diverse as the terrain. The Western Library System supplies a reliable Toyota Rav4 and travel expenses

Qualifications:

This position requires a master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association Accredited program OR at least three years of experience in professional library/information work in a specialized area.

Preferred:

A postgraduate degree in Library Science or a related field is strongly preferred, as is significant professional experience in a library environment.

Other Requirements:

Incumbents may be required to possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation to perform work-related travel. (This position requires extensive travel and consulting within the System. Extensive travel includes some weekends and evenings.)

Hiring Specifications:

• $29.263/hour (overtime exempt) 
• Full-time permanent position (normally 40 hours weekly but extended to meet job requirements), Monday through Friday
• Desired starting date: Monday, March 3, 2025

For questions and further details, please contact Jerry Breazile, 402-471-4007 or Cindy Osborne 308-632-1350.

To apply you must complete a State of Nebraska job application at http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/. Apply online on or before January 31, 2025. Workday recruiting requires all internal candidates to apply through the Jobs Hub within Workday (note, this applies to jobs that are posted externally as well).  The Jobs Hub can be found in the list of top apps within each worker’s apps in Workday.  For Nebraska State Personnel special accommodations under ADA and/or to apply, call 402-471-2045. EEO