For Immediate Release Press Contact: Mamie Bittner***(202) 606-8339***[log in to unmask] Senior Management Opportunity IMLS Deputy Director for Library Services Washington, DC IMLS seeks applications for the senior management position of the Office of Library Services (OLS) of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent Agency of the Federal Government. IMLS administers the Library Services and Technology Act. See description at: http://www.imls.gov/about/depdirlib.htm The Deputy Director of the Office of Library Services (OLS), in the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is the senior management position in the Office of Library Services. The Deputy participates fully in the development, formulation and implementation of IMLS policy and executes such policy within the OLS. Duties and Responsibilities Supervision of the programmatic operations of the Office of Library Services, setting goals and allocating resources in compliance with the IMLS' strategic plan and agency policies, and in keeping with the philosophy of the current administration and Congressional mandates. Development and coordination of the vision, roles and responsibilities of the State Library Program Office and the Discretionary Program Office of the OLS. Participation in the agency management team: providing advice, counsel and assistance in agency wide operations; asserting leadership in representing OLS programs and priorities; and carrying out management team responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. Monitoring of key issues within the library and information science community to advise policy and programmatic planning within IMLS. Maintaining close working relationships with governing boards, federal agencies, professional organizations serving the library community, and field and advisory panels, in order to establish ongoing and responsive communication with the library field and to represent IMLS at national, regional and international meetings related to the library community or its current issues. Coordination with the Deputy Director of the Office of Museum Services to maximize the use of resources for developing and strengthening collaborative programs of benefit to both libraries and museums. Supervisory Controls The Deputy Director reports to the Director of the Institute. Duties and directions are formulated through policy making meetings with the Director as well as IMLS' management team decisions. Performance is judged by the overall quality of fulfillment of responsibilities. Skills and Requirements By legislation, the Deputy is required to "Have a graduate degree in library science and expertise in library and information services." The candidate must possess strong management skills and extensive experience in program development and program management, personnel supervision, budget development and strategic planning. Knowledge of technology and its application to library practices is essential. Strong speaking and writing skills, ability to work in a team setting, and experience with the development and management of grant programs are also required. Open period: Vacancy opens 9-18-00. Open until filled. Pay Range: $84K to $90K. Partial relocation expenses. Term of employment: 2-years; potential for 2 more years. Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship; a graduate degree in library science and expertise in library and information services. Willingness to travel extensively. Benefits: Great opportunity to boost the Nation's libraries from a Federal platform; location in a vibrant international cultural hub; real estate prices and choices that compare favorably with other desirable metropolitan areas; employment benefits that include vacation and sick leave, and optional health and life insurance and retirement coverage. Nature of Position: This is the senior management position of the Office of Library Services (OLS) of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent Agency of the Federal Government. The incumbent reports directly to the Agency head. Through subordinate supervisors, the incumbent provides management and leadership to the OLS, which has responsibility for disbursing Federal grants of approximately $150 million annually to the Nation's libraries. Applications: Submit a resume in any format you wish. Clearly indicate your name, citizenship, possession of a graduate degree in library science, and announcement number (#00-026) on the first page of your submission. Include salary history. Briefly indicate in cover letter, separate statement, or clearly identified in your resume, aspects of your background relevant to these job dimensions: 1) library experience; 2) program development (e.g., policy formulation, strategic planning); 3) staff supervision/program management (e.g., budgeting); 4) technology involvement; 5) teamwork experience; 6) the grant process; 7) communicating (i.e., platform and writing experience). To Apply: Submit applications to: Mr. Tom Ryan, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 418, Washington, D.C. 20506. Also, applications can be emailed to: [log in to unmask] Questions can be referred to Mr. Ryan at 202-606-8415. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - IMLS is an independent Federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's 15,000 museums and 122,000 libraries. Created by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, P.L. 104-208, IMLS has an annual budget of $190 million. The Institute receives policy advice from two Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed entities: the National Commission for Libraries and Information Science and the National Museum Services Board. For more information, including grant applications, contact IMLS at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 202-606-8536, or <http://www.imls.gov>. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . 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