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California State Library Public Services Bureau Chief (apply by June 17)

  • 1.  California State Library Public Services Bureau Chief (apply by June 17)

    Posted Jun 06, 2016 12:46 PM

    There’s an important job opening at the California State Library and I’m urging anyone interested to consider applying.


    State hiring rules changed recently allowing persons outside state government to be considered for jobs like this.


    The position, described in more official detail below, basically supervises our library and information services functions. Braille & Talking Books, California History, Government Publications, Information Services, Law and Sutro, our San Francisco branch, all fall under the supervision of the public services bureau chief.


    While the State Library isn’t quite like B.T. Collins’ famous description of the California Conservation Corps – “hard work, low pay, miserable conditions” – the successful applicant for this job won’t be checking into a stateroom on the Queen Mary, they’ll be helping build the ship.


    At a recent all-staff meeting here, there was a strong feeling that the State Library is on the edge of something great. The stars are starting to align. The pieces are beginning to fall into place.


    Maybe the missing piece is a creative, forward-thinking leader as our public services bureau chief. Maybe that person is you. Job and application particulars follow.


    -- Greg Lucas, State Librarian 


     


    California State Library Public Services Bureau Chief


     


    This position is the head of the Library Services Bureau at the State Library.  The person is responsible for developing and enforcing bureau policy as well as directing all functions in the bureau including technical services, acquisitions, cataloguing and public services in the Braille and Talking Book Library, Information Services (general collection), Government Publications, the Law Library, California History, and our San Francisco Sutro branch. 


    This person is a member of the State Library executive team and will identify opportunities to further the State Library’s mission and develop short and long-term strategic plans to optimize services to state government, appointed and elected decision makers, California libraries and the public.


    The information about what steps you need to take are in the bulletin linked below. In a nutshell: Submit a state application, a statement of qualifications, a resume (yes they are different) and references no later than June 17, 2016 to our Human Resources Office:


    California State Library


    Human Resources Services Office


    Attention: Angela Duprey


    P.O. Box 942837


    Sacramento, CA 94237-0001


     


    This job is open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin link below. 


     


    Eligibility to apply does not require a candidate to have current permanent status in civil service. 


     


    Links:


     


    Exam Bulletin – Bureau Chief of State Library Services – State Library


    SLS Bureau Chief Duty Statement           


     


    State Application:


     


    https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf


     


    Our jobs page: 


     


    http://www.library.ca.gov/about/jobs/jobs.html