Senior Librarian

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6171 - 6857

Posted on: 18-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to support the administrative priorities of the State Librarian and contribute to the development of libraries statewide.

This position plays a key role in advancing the mission of the State Library by promoting statewide library development fostering library cooperation and ensuring access to reliable information for our customers. As a vital member of the agencys Management Planning Team this role provides strategic direction and decision-making support including serving as Acting State Librarian when needed.

The position manages and implements federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) projects and funding to enhance library services across the state. The successful candidate will collaborate with librarians library boards and library foundations offering expert consultation on a wide range of topics to strengthen the library community and support innovation growth and sustainability within the field.

The State of Wyomings total compensation package is excellent and includes:

Paid annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement with employer contributions
Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
Health insurance with an employer contribution towards premiums
Insurance options for health dental life vision ambulance and short- and long-term disability
Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact: Lindsey Galindo / /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Support the administrative priorities of the State Librarian including strategic planning daily operations federal grant management and library services and practices.
Advise the State Librarian on statewide library issues and activities that may impact agency operations and services.
Serve as Acting State Librarian in their absence making operational and personnel decisions as needed.
Supervise the professional librarians of the Library Development Office providing leadership direction oversight and performance management.
Set staff performance goals conduct performance evaluations and manage timesheets and professional development opportunities.
Coordinate staff projects grants assignments and special initiatives aligned with agency goals.
Serve as the agency liaison to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants.
Communicate regularly with IMLS on policies documentation reporting and Wyomings state plan.
Oversee staff managing federally funded statewide projects and sub-grants.
Monitor LSTA fund balances and ensure proper documentation and reporting in collaboration with the agencys business manager.
Draft Wyomings five-year LSTA plan and write the annual federal report.
Plan coordinate and lead local regional and statewide training conferences and meetings on professional library topics.
Deliver continuing education and training on subjects such as statewide databases library statistics government information resources emerging technologies and grant-funded initiatives.
Provide expert consultation to library staff boards and foundation members on management practices board responsibilities and endowment development.
Respond to inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders including public and academic libraries government agencies private organizations media and Wyoming residents.
Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge through reading workshops conferences and webinars (in-person and virtual).

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with a Masters Degree (typically in Library Science)

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of supervision planning communications and managing multiple priorities.
Knowledge of federal and state information systems.
Knowledge of library board and library foundation roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge of public library management and trends in 21^st-century library services.
Familiarity with federal LSTA programs state aid programs and library data collection practices.
Demonstrated skill in strategic planning and program evaluation.
Proven ability to lead motivate and develop professional staff.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Library Science)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Librarian

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Library Science) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Librarian

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc.
Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to support the administrative priorities of the State Librarian and contribute to the development of libraries statewide.This position plays a key role in advancing the mission of the State...