The State of Rhode Island Department of Administration announces recruitment for a Chief of Library Services. Please note that the application period ends October 5, 2006 at 4:00 pm.

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In the office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), the Chief of Library Services will be responsible to direct and coordinate the work of a staff including professional librarians, technical and administrative support personnel in planning, developing, organizing and directing a system for statewide library and information services through a multi-type cooperative network of interlibrary loan, delivery and other library services provided to network members. The Chief of Library Services is responsible for promoting public library development through consultant services and information and financial support and for the distribution of state and federal funds for public library development and construction, interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing. In addition, the Chief of Library Services serves as the official representative of the federally mandated state library agency for the purpose of receiving and administering federal library grants and is responsible for the development and establishment of standards and guidelines for public library development, resource sharing and interlibrary cooperation.

Education: Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science from a graduate library school accredited by the American Library Association including or supplemented by coursework in business administration, public administration or a closely related field; and

Experience: Considerable experience at an administrative or managerial level engaged in the provision of a myriad of professional library services in a governmental, educational, public or private library setting.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Salary Range: $82,538-$94,541

Application Period Ends Thursday, October 5, 2006, 4:00 PM

Grace Period Ends Friday, October 6, 2006, 4:00 PM

Send resumes to:

Ms. Lisa Middleton
Office of Personnel Administration
One Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Tel # (401) 222-2535
Fax # (401) 222-6391
RI Relay 711

Rhode Island residency applies. Position is subject to Merit System Law. If reasonable accommodation is needed in the application process, call the number above.

The State of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.

For more information about working for the State of Rhode Island, consult the RI Department of Labor & Training website. This position is posted under the No Civil Service List.