Position at NY State Education Department

New York State Education Department
Professional Vacancy

Library Development Specialist II (Conservation)
Location: Albany, NY
Starting Salary: $49,276

Under the general supervision of the Director of Library Development
Specialist II (Conservation) will plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate
a program to assist not only selected research libraries but also other
libraries and agencies (historical societies, museums, etc.) in
establishing conservation/preservation activities; review and evaluate
applications submitted by libraries and other agencies for competitive
grants, monitor progress of both established and competitive grants, and
provide necessary technical assistance and guidance; assist, evaluate
and monitor the research libraries concerning the required five-year
plans; develop statewide programs in cooperation with libraries, such
other State units as the State Museum and State Archives, professional
library organizations, and others concerned with conservation and
preservation; provide conservation/preservation advisory/consultant
services to libraries throughout the State; and coordinate with other
parts of the statewide Library Development Program and make policy
recommendations to the Division Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree in library science from an American Library
Association (ALA) accredited college or university and five years of
post-MLS experience in a library, archives or historical society. Two
years of the required experience must have been in the
conservation/preservation of library or archival materials.

Conditions of Employment:
Provisional appointment pending open-competitive examination. Qualified
candidates should send resume and letter of interest to:

Roberta G. Cade, Director
Division of Library Development
Room 10-C-50
Cultural Education Center
Albany, New York 12230

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