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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">State Librarian of New Jersey - The New Jersey State Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">An Affiliate of Thomas Edison State University<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">The </span><a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">New Jersey State Library</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> seeks a dynamic individual with proven leadership qualities to direct and further
develop the New Jersey State Library including the State Library Information Center, the Library Development Bureau, and the Talking Book and Braille Center as well as the 2,000-member New Jersey Library Network. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking
leader and change agent, who can shape and communicate a compelling vision for New Jersey’s motivated and engaged library community. In addition, the New Jersey State Librarian represents this innovative organization with national and regional library organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">The New Jersey State Library, located in the city of Trenton, is an affiliate of
</span><a href="http://www.tesc.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0033CC">Thomas Edison State University</span></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#005634">
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">and the State Librarian reports to the University President. The State Librarian works with the University, the Governor’s Office, and the Legislature as well as with libraries and library organizations throughout the
state. With 100 staff and a $17 million budget, the State Library continues to offer the highest quality service to the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government. The mission of the New Jersey State Library is to connect people with
information through its service to libraries, government, and people with special needs. The State library fulfills its mission through its three bureaus and administration and offers a fast-paced, innovative, interesting, and rewarding work environment focusing
on quality customer service. For more information on the N.J. State Library and the local community see
</span><a href="https://www.bradburymiller.com/njsllinks.htm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0033CC">New Jersey Links</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Responsibilities. </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Major responsibilities include administering state and federal library laws and funding; annual budgeting including seeking alternate funding streams; legislature
presentations; providing library information and education; establishing and overseeing policies and procedures; strategic planning including annual goals and objectives; advising Thomas Edison State University on library issues; ensuring that New Jersey libraries
can access up-to-date and effective technologies; and successfully interacting with the New Jersey library community — staff, trustees, government officials and interested citizens. For the detailed job description, see
</span><a href="https://www.bradburymiller.com/njsljobdesc.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">State Librarian</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Qualifications.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school and at least four years of library experience in a responsible administrative
capacity. Desired attributes include proven management expertise, planning ability, budgeting skills, ability to successfully promote library services at the state level; knowledge of organizational theory; knowledge of current library technologies and best
practices; and excellent public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. Prior administrative experience with a state library agency or multi-type regional library organization is desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Compensation.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> The hiring range for this position is $160,000 – $180,000 with an attractive benefits package.
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For further information, </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">contact
</span><a href="https://www.bradburymiller.com/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Bradbury Miller Associates</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0066FF">.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Apply via email with a cover letter and resume as Word
or PDF attachments to <a href="mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com">Jobeth Bradbury</a> on or before the closing date of
<b>November 8, 2020. </b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thomas Edison State University and its affiliate, The New Jersey State Library,
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jobeth Bradbury<o:p></o:p></p>
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