Maine State Librarian, Augusta, ME
Posted July 12, 2022
Description:
The Maine Library Commission is seeking a visionary, experienced and innovative leader for the position of State Librarian. The State Librarian leads the operations of the Maine State Library and serves as an advocate for all libraries in Maine. The future of libraries is evolving constantly, with new models, consortia and technology, and the State Librarian will have a far-reaching impact on ensuring the highest quality and most equitable library services for all Mainers. Maine libraries have led the way with many ‘firsts’ and we are seeking a candidate to continue this trend.
The State Librarian reports to the Maine Library Commission and has responsibility for a $5.5 million operating budget and approximately 45 FTEs, oversees state grants and federal aid to libraries and provides fundamental support to the Maine Infonet organization and other collaborative library solutions across the state.
The Maine State Library (MSL) is dedicated to serving the information needs of all Maine citizens and supports all Maine libraries, through helping individual information needs, making libraries stronger, and transforming information into knowledge. The Maine State Library fosters an environment of collaboration and teamwork, encourages innovation and ideas, and seeks individuals who enjoy working in such an environment. Providing excellence in service is at the heart of our mission.
The Maine State Library and the wider Maine library community are both advanced and accomplished, and the State Librarian will be responsible for continuing to lead the way forward with a dynamic vision and ability to implement change. The State Librarian recommends legislation for the Library Commission to present to the State Legislature, as well as regulations to govern the op
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