Library Consultant Job at State of Iowa - Executive Branch in Des Moines
State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Des Moines, IA, United States
Job Description
The State Library of Iowa is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to serve as a District Library Consultant for the Southeast District of the Library Support Network. This fully remote position requires regular driving within the district and occasional travel to the State Library offices in Des Moines. The ideal candidate must reside within or nearby the Southeast District and be a resident of the state of Iowa. The consultant reports to the Library Program Director.
Why Us?
The State Library of Iowa provides support and resources to Iowa libraries and information services, guiding exemplary library service for 544 public libraries across the state.
What You'll Do
Provide expert consulting to local library staff and trustees on all facets of library management, including collection management, public services, technology, funding, policies, board relations, personnel management, library buildings, and planning.
Collaborate on and deliver statewide continuing education and training programs through online classes, in-person workshops, roundtables, and user groups.
Support Statewide Library Programs by providing guidance and training on key statewide programs such as SILO Locator, Interlibrary Loan, Annual Survey, Endorsement, Standards and Accreditation, Enrich Iowa, Bridges, and other State Library online resources.
Build and maintain relationships by visiting sites, communicating via phone and email, and delivering new library director orientations.
Document, track, and monitor the development of libraries within the district, report progress and challenges, serve on State Library teams, and work on special projects or initiatives.
Set up and troubleshoot technology for remote and in-person presentations, and accommodate occasional overnight travel and work during evenings and weekends.
Key Skills
Deep knowledge of library management principles, current best practices, and library services.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, enabling effective written and verbal training.
Proven consulting and problem‑solving ability to resolve governance, fiscal responsibility, and operational challenges.
Technological proficiency to set up, operate, and troubleshoot laptops, presentation equipment, and remote networking tools.
Strong relationship‑building skills to work with local library personnel, trustees, city government, and State Library colleagues.
Organizational and reporting skills for documenting, tracking, and reporting library development.
Flexibility and adaptability to travel and adjust work hours to accommodate evenings and weekends.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
E‑Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with federal Right to Work laws, protecting employees’ rights to work without joining a labor organization.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in library science and five years of full‑time professional experience in a public, school, academic, special library, or library system.
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in library science and six years of full‑time professional experience in a public, school, academic, special library, or library system.
An equivalent combination of experience and education, substituting one year of required experience for each year of required education (30 semester hours or one year), up to a maximum substitution of four years.
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The State Library of Iowa is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to serve as a District Library Consultant for the Southeast District of the Library Support Network. This fully remote position requires regular driving within the district and occasional travel to the State Library offices in Des Moines. The ideal candidate must reside within or nearby the Southeast District and be a resident of the state of Iowa. The consultant reports to the Library Program Director.
Why Us?
The State Library of Iowa provides support and resources to Iowa libraries and information services, guiding exemplary library service for 544 public libraries across the state.
What You'll Do
Provide expert consulting to local library staff and trustees on all facets of library management, including collection management, public services, technology, funding, policies, board relations, personnel management, library buildings, and planning.
Collaborate on and deliver statewide continuing education and training programs through online classes, in-person workshops, roundtables, and user groups.
Support Statewide Library Programs by providing guidance and training on key statewide programs such as SILO Locator, Interlibrary Loan, Annual Survey, Endorsement, Standards and Accreditation, Enrich Iowa, Bridges, and other State Library online resources.
Build and maintain relationships by visiting sites, communicating via phone and email, and delivering new library director orientations.
Document, track, and monitor the development of libraries within the district, report progress and challenges, serve on State Library teams, and work on special projects or initiatives.
Set up and troubleshoot technology for remote and in-person presentations, and accommodate occasional overnight travel and work during evenings and weekends.
Key Skills
Deep knowledge of library management principles, current best practices, and library services.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, enabling effective written and verbal training.
Proven consulting and problem‑solving ability to resolve governance, fiscal responsibility, and operational challenges.
Technological proficiency to set up, operate, and troubleshoot laptops, presentation equipment, and remote networking tools.
Strong relationship‑building skills to work with local library personnel, trustees, city government, and State Library colleagues.
Organizational and reporting skills for documenting, tracking, and reporting library development.
Flexibility and adaptability to travel and adjust work hours to accommodate evenings and weekends.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
E‑Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with federal Right to Work laws, protecting employees’ rights to work without joining a labor organization.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in library science and five years of full‑time professional experience in a public, school, academic, special library, or library system.
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in library science and six years of full‑time professional experience in a public, school, academic, special library, or library system.
An equivalent combination of experience and education, substituting one year of required experience for each year of required education (30 semester hours or one year), up to a maximum substitution of four years.
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