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POSITION OPENING--NASHVILLE, TN



                        JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:   Director of Public Services
LOCATION:  Tennessee State Library & Archives
                 Nashville, TN                  	

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the State Librarian and Archivist, the Director of Public Services coordinates the public service function of the Tennessee State Library and Archives, which provides access to collections in the Tennessee State Library and Archives to government, citizens of Tennessee, and out-of-state visitors.  Works with other section directors, and with the Tennessee State Library and Archives administration, in planning and developing State Library and Archives services in Tennessee.  Other duties include: Preparation of and justification for section budget; appropriate management of resources including hiring, training and evaluating staff; maintenance of accounting systems including revenue collections; knowledge of library automation and online systems and resources; establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with other sections of the Tennessee State Library & Archives and with other professional archival and library agencies and organizations. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidate must have an ALA accredited MLS, and/or master's degree or a doctoral degree in related field.  A minimum of five years of professional experience in increasingly responsible positions in library and/or archival work including two years of administrative experience is required.  Must have a demonstrated ability to manage a dynamic and complex program, including revenue collections, interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work effectively within state government, and skills necessary to be an effective representative of the Tennessee State Library and Archives and its programs.

SALARY:  $3,265- $4,200 per month

To apply, submit letter of application, resume and/or state application to:

Dr. Edwin S. Gleaves, State Librarian and Archivist
Tennessee State Library and Archives,
403 Seventh Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37243-0312
egleaves@mail.state.tn.us

Special consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 15, 2000.
E-mail inquiries are welcome.

The Department of State is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action public agency

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