Alaska State Library Hiring

The Alaska State Library is seeking to fill two positions:

SCHOOL LIBRARY COORDINATOR

Are you passionate about improving library service for students in Alaska?

Have you worked in a school library?

Are you excited about the vital roles that school librarians play in their schools for

the benefit of students and teachers alike?

The Library Development unit of the Alaska State Library is recruiting for a full-time Librarian III to serve as the School Library Coordinator in our Library Development unit. This position is located in the beautiful Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum building in Juneau…

To view the job posting, please go to: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/

Select: SEARCH FOR JOB OPEN TO ALL JOB SEEKERS

Search for: LIBRARIAN III (PCN 05-3093)

Deadline to apply: November 6, 2017

DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS LIBRARIAN

Are you a digitally savvy librarian, excited about history, interested in computer programming and Big Data?

Is it a high priority for you to continually and independently develop your professional skills and knowledge?

Are you a self-starter who thrives in a collegial atmosphere?

Do you love organization and details, as well as innovation and new ideas?

We need you to assist with Alaska’s Digital Newspaper project at the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED), Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums!

In 2016, the Alaska State Library became a participant in the joint National Endowment for the Humanities, Library of Congress National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). We are preserving and making accessible historically significant Alaska newspapers via the national portal and searchable database, Chronicling America. During the 2016-2018 award period, we expect to complete digital production of 100,000 pages of Alaska newspapers, to be uploaded by Library of Congress. There is room for you to learn and grow in this job, and to add your own flair and skills to our outreach campaign, and all other aspects of the project!

The position is long-term, non-permanent with benefits. The project is scheduled to last through August 31, 2018, with a possible extension of the grant.

To view the job posting, please go to: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/

Select: SEARCH FOR JOB OPEN TO ALL JOB SEEKERS

Search for: LIBRARIAN I (PCN 05-N17003)

Deadline to apply: November 7, 2017