Position: Outreach Librarian (DCA #51783)
Department: Department of Cultural Affairs / State Library / Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Job ID: 138222
Location: Santa Fe
Full-Time / Regular - PERM for State
Contact Information: John Mugford (505) 476-9772 or email: john.mugford@dca.nm.gov
For best Consideration: 11/06/2023
Salary Range: $25.56 - $40.90 Hourly / $53,165 - $85,064 Annually (Pay Band 70)
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Why does the job exist?
Please visit us at https://nmstatelibrary.org/lbpd. This role entails providing essential support to the New Mexico Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD), while also overseeing general outreach and marketing initiatives for the New Mexico State Library. Additionally, it involves offering program and outreach support to the Poet Laureate Program and Center for the Book.
How does it get done?
*Promote Program Services for New Mexico Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
--Maintain and develop outreach tools such as newsletters, social media, and the LBPD website.
--Determine via statistical analysis, survey, and discussion probable areas of program growth (e.g. senior centers, retirement communities, and service programs for the disabled).
*Provide support for LBPD Program Services
--Work interactively with reader advisors and manager to sustain and further effective use of Duplication on Demand audio book distribution for the benefit of all LBPD patrons.
--Serve as backup for responding to library patron book orders primarily by phone, fax, and email.
*Provides General Outreach and Marketing for the New Mexico State Library
--Create strategic outreach campaigns to promote library services, programs, and resources to the community, including digital and traditional marketing channels.
--Foster relationships with community organizations, schools, and local partners to collaborate on events, workshops, and initiatives that raise awareness about the library's offerings.
*Support and Guide Poet Laureate Program and Center for the Book
--Provide outreach and logistical support on behalf of the Poet Laureate Program and Center for the Book.
--Serve as liaison with New Mexico Arts to coordinate Poet Laureate program activities.
--Plan, implement, and evaluate Poet Laureate programming, deployed through libraries statewide along with personnel from other state agencies, members of the public, and other library personnel.
Who are the customers?
The job is done for the patrons of LPBD and New Mexicans who would benefit from greater awareness of State Library services. This position also supports colleagues in the State Library with their outreach and marketing efforts.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing and outreach, a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with library catalogs and cataloging. Additionally, experience in delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences is highly valued. The ideal candidate should also possess a keen desire and flexibility for statewide travel.
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or recognized by the appropriate body of another country) with two (2) years of experience in performing and providing advanced library technical operations, effective library and information services, plus cataloging experience and managerial experience.
- Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
- If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Position will require the ability to operate a state vehicle and extensive laptop and telephone usage.
Supplemental Information
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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