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• Strengthen educational community and general public awareness of libraries' role in student achievement and lifelong learning; be a leader in consulting with and providing training to library staff on customer service and community analysis techniques.
 
• Serve as a resource for library staff and directors on understanding how the library fosters better communities and can help students reach education goals.
• Provide consultation and training to libraries on best practices for improving services.
 
• Contribute to the ongoing development of statewide library standards and guidelines.
 
• Assist with policy development and strategic planning at the stateand local level.
 
• Create and provide statewide professional development to library staff and trustees on implementing standards in ways that result in better service to the citizenry.
• Develop partnerships and initiatives that improve management, diversity services, civic engagement, and leadership skills among library staff.
• Assist state and local library or government entities with gaining a better understanding of library law and its application in library development.
 
• Represent the State Library in meetings with the CDE and non-agency personnel, along with the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position #9044 Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Ability:

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to prioritize independently and identify when to seek input in setting priorities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Selected applicant is an employee at will. Direct deposit of paychecks is required. Smoking is not allowed in the State Office Building and is allowed only in designated areas outside the State Office Building. Selected applicant must comply with the Colorado state Board of Education's Drug Free Workplace policy. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.  

Submit a Colorado Department of Education  Employment Application, letter of interest and resume to:   Colorado Department of Education  Human Resources Unit  201 E. Colfax Ave., Room 409  Denver, CO 80203          Fax :  303.866.6318  Telephone:  303.866.6815  Email:  kispert_w@cde.state.co.us   To obtain a Colorado Department of Education Employment Application, visit our website at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdemgmt/HR/jobs.htm   NOTE:  All materials submitted should be current and specifically address the qualifications for this position.