Job Analysis: Part 1

My class and I are on an exciting adventure this week.  We are hunting for a job.  Our dream job. We are to ask ourselves: "What kind of librarian do I want to be when I finish my formal education?"  By searching now instead of just at the end of our courses, we can better tailor our individual education to prepare for and possibly land that dream job.

I have chosen three different listings as my possible dream job.  They are all library positions but are each unique.

Library Director
City of Ankeny, Iowa 

Posted on ALA Joblist 

The City of Ankeny, population 50,000 and located 20 minutes from Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a full time public library director.  The ideal candidate must have demonstrated abilities in planning and directing the functions in the operation of a public library, leadership, supervision, and organization. The Director must be skilled in establishing effective communications with patrons, community groups, and other government officials. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Candidates must possess a master's degree in library science from an accredited ALA college or university, and have five years in professional library administration.  Salary range is $74, 228-$94,738 plus an excellent benefit package. 

State Library Program Specialist 

State Library of Minnesota

Roseville, Minnesota 

Posted on State of Minnesota Job Posting 

Serve as the state of Minnesota's e-rate coordinator for libraries and provide capacity building for libraries in areas of program development and management, and assist in the collection and distribution of public library annual report data. Develop and implement transparent processes for program administration; communicate effectively with aid/grant applications and recipients; and ensure program accountability.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.  Three years professional library experience that includes program/project management work experience in a library setting.  Experience in planning, budgeting, and forecasting, and financial reporting for library programs.  Salary: $50,279-$74,562 annually. 

Undergraduate Experience Librarian 
Kansas State University Library
Manhattan, Kansas 
Posted on INALJ.com Resource Center-Kansas

Develop and implement learning opportunities and services in collaboration with the University's first year experience program, K-State First.

Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate learning outcomes and library instruction for large, general education courses, such as Public speaking, Expository Writing, University Experience, and the English Language Program. 

Participate in assessment, collaborate with colleagues, to provide excellent reference, research, and student learning activities.

Required Qualifications:ALA-accredited MLS.  Demonstrated experience teaching information literacy infused classes. Understanding of the theories and practices related to higher education and first-year students, diversity, or retention.  Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with a strong user-centered service orientation.  Salary is listed as competitive.