Title: Coordinator Ideas in Action Project (VA250)
State Role Title:Library Specialist III
Hiring Range: $75000 - $80000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: The Library of Virginia
Location:The Library of Virginia
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
Job Duties
Provide agency support in the development and management of digital collections and digital engagement projects using associated processes and protocols to help the Library of Virginia accomplish its mission achieve strategic goals and meet the needs of staff and patrons and other constituent groups.
To work with agency staff and external audiences to develop maintain and promote the Librarys VA250 funded project Ideas in Action: Virginians petition their government 1776-1786.
* PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A RESTRICTED FULL-TIME POSITION. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED RESTRICTED POSITION WITH A THREE-YEAR TIMEFRAME.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of archival and library standards practices and procedures and of digital access systems;
Knowledge of metadata standards data management text and image management and conversion tools and descriptive practices;
Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the areas of public engagement digital humanities and crowdsourcing projects;
Excellent writing communication and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in one-on-one and group settings; to develop and organize streamlined workflows and create related documentation; and
Demonstrated ability to exercise a high-level of independence decisiveness leadership and consensus-building.
Demonstrated ability to successfully launch new technology-based programs for community engagement.
Knowledge of programs assessment.
Additional Considerations
Formal training or work experience in digital collection development and management web content creation and library/archives services preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a grant funded Restricted Position with a three-year timeframe.
Contact Information
Name: Sarah Falls
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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