Library Operations Consultant

Job Posting Title

Library Operations Consultant

Agency

430 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES

Supervisory Organization

Department of Libraries

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is now accepting applications for the position of Library Operations Consultant (Library Development Consultant II). Salary range is $48,000 - $52,000 depending on education and experience.

Job Description

About the Oklahoma Department of Libraries 

As the official state library of Oklahoma, ODL strives to ensure every Oklahoman has access to innovative, quality library and information resources and possesses the literacy skills needed to be successful in the global economy, to participate in democracy, and to accomplish individual life goals.  

Located in the State Capitol Complex at 200 NE 18th St in Oklahoma City, ODL serves the information and records management needs of state government, supports public library development, coordinates statewide library information technology projects, and serves the public through its specialized research collections, including state and federal document depositories and the State Archives. ODL has a collection of nearly 700,000 volumes and an annual budget of approximately $8.7 million.   

NOTE: This position may be required to travel. Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required.  

We offer an excellent benefits package, including: 

• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care 

• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents 

• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan 

• 15 days of annual leave per year, increasing after five, ten and twenty years of employment 

• 15 sick leave days per year 

• 11 paid annual holidays 

• Longevity bonus after 2 years of service that increases every two years 

• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors 

• Flexible work schedules and hybrid teleworking option 

Job Summary: 

Under the direction of the Consultant Team Lead, the Library Operations Consultant will be responsible for supporting public library development statewide by providing comprehensive consulting on operations, customer service, collection management, facilities, data collection and analysis, and strategic planning. This includes regular on-site visits to libraries and working with city leaders and library staff to ensure effective implementation and support. 

 

 Job Duties: 

• Plans, organizes and consults with local administrators in support of effective library service across the state 

• Provides excellent customer service by researching and responding to library operations and services inquiries 

• Works collaboratively with inter-agency depar