State Librarian of New Jersey - The New Jersey State Library. An Affiliate of Thomas Edison State University. The New Jersey State Library
seeks a dynamic individual with proven leadership qualities to direct
and further develop the New Jersey State Library including the State
Library Information Center, the Library Development Bureau, and the
Talking Book and Braille Center as well as the 2,000-member New Jersey
Library Network. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking
leader and change agent, who can shape and communicate a compelling
vision for New Jersey’s motivated and engaged library community. In
addition, the N.J. State Librarian represents this innovative
organization with national and regional library organizations.
The New Jersey State Library, located in the city of Trenton, is an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University,
and the N.J State Librarian reports to the University President. The
N.J. State Librarian works with the University, the Governor’s Office,
and the Legislature as well as with libraries and library organizations
throughout the state. With 100 staff and a $17 million budget, the N.J.
State Library continues to offer the highest quality service to the
executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government. The
mission of the N.J. State Library is to connect people with information
through its service to libraries, government, and people with special
needs. The N.J. State library fulfills its mission through its three
bureaus and administration and offers a fast-paced, innovative,
interesting, and rewarding work environment focusing on quality customer
service. For more information on the N.J. State Library and the local
community see New Jersey Links.
Responsibilities.
Major responsibilities include administering state and federal library
laws and funding; annual budgeting including seeking alternate funding
streams; legislature presentations; providing library information and
education; establishing and overseeing policies and procedures;
strategic planning including annual goals and objectives; advising
Thomas Edison State University on library issues; ensuring that New
Jersey libraries can access up-to-date and effective technologies; and
successfully interacting with the New Jersey library community — staff,
trustees, government officials and interested citizens. For the detailed
job description, see State Librarian.
Qualifications.
Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science
from an ALA-accredited school and at least four years of library
experience in a responsible administrative capacity. Desired attributes
include proven management expertise, planning ability, budgeting skills,
ability to successfully promote library services at the state level;
knowledge of organizational theory; knowledge of current library
technologies and best practices; and excellent public speaking and
interpersonal communication skills. Prior administrative experience with
a state library agency or multi-type regional library organization is
desirable.
Compensation. The hiring range for this position is $160,000 – $180,000 with an attractive benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury at jobethbradbury@BradburyMiller.com on or before the closing date of November 8, 2020.
Thomas Edison State University and its affiliate, The New Jersey State
Library, are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
